Description
In this vibrant and sweeping novel, Elif Shafak masterfully weaves together the lives of two families, one Armenian-American and the other Turkish, bound by a shared secret and a tumultuous history. As a young Armenian-American woman travels to Istanbul to meet her father's family, she unearths a complex tapestry of love, loss, and identity that stretches back generations. The narrative boldly confronts the painful legacy of the past, exploring themes of memory, belonging, and the enduring power of storytelling. Shafak's prose is both lyrical and incisive, offering a poignant exploration of what it means to be connected across borders and through time.
Available Editions
paperback
Viking Adult
Published Jan 1, 2007
376 pages
ISBN: 9780670038340
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Details
First Published
2007
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Bastard of Istanbul by Elif Shafak.