Description
In Istanbul, Mevlut lives by routine—each evening, he wanders the streets selling boza—yet something inexplicable stirs within him, a “strangeness” that sets him apart and keeps him searching for meaning. As his days unfold in quiet encounters and shifting fortunes, he tries to name the feeling that has haunted him, moving between wonder, longing, and the hope that understanding is possible. Blending intimate observation with a distinctly reflective, literary sensibility, the novel explores identity, memory, and the ways desire can reshape a life from the inside out. With Orhan Pamuk’s signature blend of melancholy and philosophical inquiry, this is a story about what we yearn for, how we recognize it, and what it takes to finally come to terms with ourselves.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Books India PVT, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2024
624 pages
ISBN: 9780143427582
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Details
First Published
2014
Language
eng
Translation
From: tur
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