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sunchica's review against another edition
2.0
This was a hard book to get through. It is incredibly detailed; too much so in my opinion. The writing leaves nothing to the imagination, and I didn't love the storyline either.
bellatrix's review against another edition
4.0
More like a 3.8/5
Took me a while to finish this book.
Loved Pamuk's writing but at one point, the book became to repetitive. Though this was a wonderfully vivid portrait of Istanbul, as a love story, it failed to impress me.
It's a story about a man and his young cousin. Their relationship is problematic, but never because they are related.
He's obsessed with her. He collects over 4000 cigarette stubs that have 'touched her lips' alongside other knick-knacks, even panties ! and makes a 'museum' of his obsession and kleptomania.
He's in love. Except his love follows a VERY brief affair while he's engaged.
I never wanna call someone's feelings unfounded, but I feel his were.
Took me a while to finish this book.
Loved Pamuk's writing but at one point, the book became to repetitive. Though this was a wonderfully vivid portrait of Istanbul, as a love story, it failed to impress me.
It's a story about a man and his young cousin. Their relationship is problematic, but never because they are related.
He's obsessed with her. He collects over 4000 cigarette stubs that have 'touched her lips' alongside other knick-knacks, even panties ! and makes a 'museum' of his obsession and kleptomania.
He's in love. Except his love follows a VERY brief affair while he's engaged.
I never wanna call someone's feelings unfounded, but I feel his were.
lululovesbooks77's review against another edition
1.0
To be honest, this book kinda went on...and on... and on.. I skimmed through the whole thing. It didn't feel like there was a point to the story. If there was, I didn't get it... :P
michelle1113's review against another edition
3.0
This novel started out a beautifully told story of obsessive love, but over 500+ pages, it (appropriately?) became a very tedious story of obsessive love. The beginning and end were enjoyable, but the middle was somewhat painful to get through.
aliciammara's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
poachedeggs's review against another edition
3.0
I would have given it one more star if not for the ending (not the last page but the way the main thread unravelled).
vinacringe's review against another edition
2.0
some good bits, but wow it really did not need to be this long
mary412's review against another edition
2.0
I started reading Museum of Innocence in anticipation of a trip to Istanbul and wanted to love it, but it just didn't happen.