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jess_segraves's review
4.0
This book is a fantastic compilation of essays and anecdotes. I really would recommend it to anyone interested in international issues, classic literature, or Turkey. (I struggled with Snow, one of Pamuk's other books (never did get past page 50), but thought I'd give this book a shot.)
rezonk's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
4.0
kate_in_a_book's review against another edition
3.0
Sometimes brilliant, sometimes frustrating, this collection of essays confirms my suspicion that you don't have to like an author to enjoy their fiction.
zaih97's review against another edition
4.0
أحببتها، قضيت أوقاتًا طيبة مع المقالات ولمست شيئًا من شخصه الرائع. حبه للقصص يذكرني بي، حكاياته عن اسطنبول، عائلته، المباني والسياسة التركية كلها شدتني، هو حكاء بالفطرة.
surabhichatrapathy's review
4.0
Can you imagine how Harry felt when he fell into the pensieve and experienced Dumbledore's memories? The surreal experience of being in someone else's mind and witnessing their past like the present?
Other colours has been one such experience for me. Orhan Pamuk allows us to dwell into the deepest of his thoughts and life experiences. He carries us through his childhood, his understanding of life, and so much more. Reading this book, I felt as though I ran into an old friend and we chatted over a hot cup of Turkish coffee.
I've always know Pamuk to be a beautiful and devastating author and this personal account of his thoughts, just made him all the more admirable for me. But I also realize that this read can at times be overwheleming, and a tad bit boring for those who don't relate to his style of writing and expression
Other colours has been one such experience for me. Orhan Pamuk allows us to dwell into the deepest of his thoughts and life experiences. He carries us through his childhood, his understanding of life, and so much more. Reading this book, I felt as though I ran into an old friend and we chatted over a hot cup of Turkish coffee.
I've always know Pamuk to be a beautiful and devastating author and this personal account of his thoughts, just made him all the more admirable for me. But I also realize that this read can at times be overwheleming, and a tad bit boring for those who don't relate to his style of writing and expression
melanie_reads's review
4.0
This collection of essays has inspired me to be more dedicated to my craft and makes me want to read some more Thomas Mann. Especially worthwhile for those who like to read about the writing process.
surabhichatrapathy's review against another edition
4.0
Can you imagine how Harry felt when he fell into the pensieve and experienced Dumbledore's memories? The surreal experience of being in someone else's mind and witnessing their past like the present?
Other colours has been one such experience for me. Orhan Pamuk allows us to dwell into the deepest of his thoughts and life experiences. He carries us through his childhood, his understanding of life, and so much more. Reading this book, I felt as though I ran into an old friend and we chatted over a hot cup of Turkish coffee.
I've always know Pamuk to be a beautiful and devastating author and this personal account of his thoughts, just made him all the more admirable for me. But I also realize that this read can at times be overwheleming, and a tad bit boring for those who don't relate to his style of writing and expression
Other colours has been one such experience for me. Orhan Pamuk allows us to dwell into the deepest of his thoughts and life experiences. He carries us through his childhood, his understanding of life, and so much more. Reading this book, I felt as though I ran into an old friend and we chatted over a hot cup of Turkish coffee.
I've always know Pamuk to be a beautiful and devastating author and this personal account of his thoughts, just made him all the more admirable for me. But I also realize that this read can at times be overwheleming, and a tad bit boring for those who don't relate to his style of writing and expression
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