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viktoriya's review against another edition
4.0
This is probably my third time reading this book. And I still love it the same.
elifreads's review against another edition
5.0
4.5*
"İçim kan ağlarken gülmeye, şarkı söylemeye, ıslık çalmaya başlıyordum. O kadar ki, kalbim, nihayet bu neşenin yalanına inanıyor, suya konan kuru çiçekler gibi titreye titreye canlanmaya başlıyordu.
Bu kitaba başlarken birkaç önyargım vardı. Mesela, bir erkek yazar nasıl bir genç kadının dilinden sergüzeştini anlatacaktı? Bir kadının nasıl düşünüp nasıl davranacağını kadın olmayı deneyimlemeden nasıl yazacaktı?
Fakat, Reşat Nuri Bey fazlaca araştırma yapmış, veya yazarken kadın okuyucularına danışmış olacak ki, Feride'nin sergüzeşti Anadolu'da kadın olma deneyiminin (genel olarak) doğru bir okumasıydı. Feride karakteri "güçlü kadın" tiplemesinin şu güne kadar okuduğum en güzel ve gerçekçi örneklerinden biriydi. Asla yapmacık değil, aksine olaylar karşısında en doğal halini koruyan, her gittiği yere hüznünü ve neşesini götüren oldukça derin bir karakterdi. Onun serüvenini okumaktan gerçekten çok zevk aldım.
Tabii bu roman sadece bir aşk romanı değil, aynı zamanda toplumsal sorunların ele alındığı gerçekçi bir eser. Toplumda savaşın bıraktığı izler, İstanbul-taşra çatışması, İslam, batılılaşma ne kadar ince ve ustaca işlenmişti! 1986 yapımı dizisini her ne kadar çok sevsem de, kitabı daha derin ve karakterleri anlatmakta daha başarılı buldum.
Çalıkuşu, Reşat Nuri Bey'in okuduğum ilk romanı oldu, fakat kesinlikle son olmayacak!
"İçim kan ağlarken gülmeye, şarkı söylemeye, ıslık çalmaya başlıyordum. O kadar ki, kalbim, nihayet bu neşenin yalanına inanıyor, suya konan kuru çiçekler gibi titreye titreye canlanmaya başlıyordu.
Bu kitaba başlarken birkaç önyargım vardı. Mesela, bir erkek yazar nasıl bir genç kadının dilinden sergüzeştini anlatacaktı? Bir kadının nasıl düşünüp nasıl davranacağını kadın olmayı deneyimlemeden nasıl yazacaktı?
Fakat, Reşat Nuri Bey fazlaca araştırma yapmış, veya yazarken kadın okuyucularına danışmış olacak ki, Feride'nin sergüzeşti Anadolu'da kadın olma deneyiminin (genel olarak) doğru bir okumasıydı. Feride karakteri "güçlü kadın" tiplemesinin şu güne kadar okuduğum en güzel ve gerçekçi örneklerinden biriydi. Asla yapmacık değil, aksine olaylar karşısında en doğal halini koruyan, her gittiği yere hüznünü ve neşesini götüren oldukça derin bir karakterdi. Onun serüvenini okumaktan gerçekten çok zevk aldım.
Tabii bu roman sadece bir aşk romanı değil, aynı zamanda toplumsal sorunların ele alındığı gerçekçi bir eser. Toplumda savaşın bıraktığı izler, İstanbul-taşra çatışması, İslam, batılılaşma ne kadar ince ve ustaca işlenmişti! 1986 yapımı dizisini her ne kadar çok sevsem de, kitabı daha derin ve karakterleri anlatmakta daha başarılı buldum.
Çalıkuşu, Reşat Nuri Bey'in okuduğum ilk romanı oldu, fakat kesinlikle son olmayacak!
robynjb's review against another edition
5.0
I came across a new phenomenon whilst reading this book. Typically when I find a book I love, and let it be clear that I love this book, I become hooked and I cannot put it down until it is complete. With Çalikusu, there were times where I had to force myself to stop, because i wanted to savour the story. I didn't want it to end.
The writing is beautiful and it is impossible not to adore the character of Feridé, who is just so believable to me even despite the different era in which she is written. I'm sure she will forever remain as one of my all time most loved characters.
Exactly like the editor of this version, I first came across Çalikusu on Netflix (where it is named Lovebird). I loved the characters almost instantly (I was so pleased when later reading the book to realise Feridé was played to perfection). Whilst watching, I did some research, learning the show was based on a popular book. I knew, that as soon as I finished the show, I would want to read it. Unfortunately the show was cancelled before the story was completed, making me even more desperate to read the book to know Feridé and Kâmran's ending. As soon as I finished the show, I looked for a way to buy the book, but I could not find a copy of the original translation. Luckily I decided to search again a few months later, discovering this new translation had just been published. I am so grateful! It does not disappoint.
The writing is beautiful and it is impossible not to adore the character of Feridé, who is just so believable to me even despite the different era in which she is written. I'm sure she will forever remain as one of my all time most loved characters.
Exactly like the editor of this version, I first came across Çalikusu on Netflix (where it is named Lovebird). I loved the characters almost instantly (I was so pleased when later reading the book to realise Feridé was played to perfection). Whilst watching, I did some research, learning the show was based on a popular book. I knew, that as soon as I finished the show, I would want to read it. Unfortunately the show was cancelled before the story was completed, making me even more desperate to read the book to know Feridé and Kâmran's ending. As soon as I finished the show, I looked for a way to buy the book, but I could not find a copy of the original translation. Luckily I decided to search again a few months later, discovering this new translation had just been published. I am so grateful! It does not disappoint.
alicelovescherry's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
merveozcan's review against another edition
5.0
Püff ne severim bu kitabı, okuduğum ilk aşk romanı olduğu için midir bilmem ama her okudugumda bir ayrı hüzünlenir, ayrı sevinirim. İlk okudugum sene tekrar tekrar okumuştum. Hala en sevdiğim romandır. İyi yazmış adam valla.
ominousclouds's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
penguinna's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Last week, before my vacation to Turkey, I remembered a 1986 Turkish TV show with a funny name, based on a classic book that every Turkish person seems to know – Çalıkuşu. It felt like the perfect time to dive into this story, and I’m so glad I did!
This book tells the tale of Feride, a young girl from a noble family, nicknamed Çalıkuşu (the Wren) for her rebellious nature. We follow her through childhood and adolescence, shaped by a series of heartbreaking events. After losing her parents, Feride is sent to a French school in Istanbul, but during the holidays, she stays with her aunt’s family.
Her cousin Kamran plays a key role in the story – initially someone she despises, but as often happens, Feride gradually falls in love with him, and Kamran returns her feelings. But the day before their wedding, Feride discovers that Kamran has betrayed her with another woman. Devastated, she flees from home, and this is where her real adventure begins.
In the conservative, patriarchal society of 1920s Turkey, Feride is determined to live on her own terms. She becomes a teacher in a remote village, where she adopts a girl from a troubled family. However, as a young woman on her own, Feride faces societal judgment and personal danger and is forced to move from place to place to survive.
Despite all the challenges, Feride never loses her strength or optimism. Her fierce independence and resilience make her admirable as she defies the norms and expectations of her time. Speaking of which, some customs from that era feel shocking by today’s standards, and one "romantic" moment near the end really bothered me.
Still, the book’s many strengths easily outweigh this. What struck me most about Çalıkuşu were the vivid descriptions – of Turkish culture, stunning landscapes, striking clothing, and the everyday lives of people. These details made me fall in love with Turkey.
I highly recommend Çalıkuşu and wish more people knew about this hidden gem of literature. This book will definitely have a place on the shelf of my all-time favorites.
More reviews by me on instagram: @penguinna_books
This book tells the tale of Feride, a young girl from a noble family, nicknamed Çalıkuşu (the Wren) for her rebellious nature. We follow her through childhood and adolescence, shaped by a series of heartbreaking events. After losing her parents, Feride is sent to a French school in Istanbul, but during the holidays, she stays with her aunt’s family.
Her cousin Kamran plays a key role in the story – initially someone she despises, but as often happens, Feride gradually falls in love with him, and Kamran returns her feelings. But the day before their wedding, Feride discovers that Kamran has betrayed her with another woman. Devastated, she flees from home, and this is where her real adventure begins.
In the conservative, patriarchal society of 1920s Turkey, Feride is determined to live on her own terms. She becomes a teacher in a remote village, where she adopts a girl from a troubled family. However, as a young woman on her own, Feride faces societal judgment and personal danger and is forced to move from place to place to survive.
Despite all the challenges, Feride never loses her strength or optimism. Her fierce independence and resilience make her admirable as she defies the norms and expectations of her time. Speaking of which, some customs from that era feel shocking by today’s standards, and one "romantic" moment near the end really bothered me.
Still, the book’s many strengths easily outweigh this. What struck me most about Çalıkuşu were the vivid descriptions – of Turkish culture, stunning landscapes, striking clothing, and the everyday lives of people. These details made me fall in love with Turkey.
I highly recommend Çalıkuşu and wish more people knew about this hidden gem of literature. This book will definitely have a place on the shelf of my all-time favorites.
More reviews by me on instagram: @penguinna_books
elfttnc's review against another edition
4.0
"Daha yirmi üç yaşına girmedim; yüzümden, vücudumdan çocukluğun izleri silinmedi; halbuki gönlüm, baştan başa bütün sevdiklerimin ölüleriyle dolu."
Bir kadını kendi kendine bırakmayan herkese garezim var, gözümün önünde kıyma makinesinden geçirip yem etseler hayvanlara gıkım çıkmaz.
Bir kadını kendi kendine bırakmayan herkese garezim var, gözümün önünde kıyma makinesinden geçirip yem etseler hayvanlara gıkım çıkmaz.