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danajoy's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This was interesting. I don't entirely know how to feel about it. I did find it very predictable but that is the point. This book is essentially a comparison and rebirth of two myths, one from the east and one from the west. I am not very familiar with Turkish Culture but I have some knowledge of Oedipus. I was a bit unsure going into this novel as the themes of that play make me (understandably) uncomfortable.
The tone of this book reminded me a lot of The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho I don't know if it is the young, male, protagonist or the fact the work was translated and quite introspective.
Overall, it was pretty compelling. I'm happy I read it. I am trying to 'read around the world' and I don't think I've ever read anything else Turkish so that alone was a good experience.
The tone of this book reminded me a lot of The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho I don't know if it is the young, male, protagonist or the fact the work was translated and quite introspective.
Overall, it was pretty compelling. I'm happy I read it. I am trying to 'read around the world' and I don't think I've ever read anything else Turkish so that alone was a good experience.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Death of parent, Death, and Incest
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