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3.33 AVERAGE
3.33 AVERAGE
OK--this book is NOT big in the America--I had never heard of it & it is EXACTLY in my wheel house.
And I loved it--which should come as no surprise to anyone.
A fun well written unique work of fiction.
Seriously, there is a mind boggling brilliant twist in this that changes everything and guarantees it will always remain a global classic.
Highly recommended to everyone--particularly if you read & loved all the standard undergrad hippy lit.
And I loved it--which should come as no surprise to anyone.
A fun well written unique work of fiction.
Seriously, there is a mind boggling brilliant twist in this that changes everything and guarantees it will always remain a global classic.
Highly recommended to everyone--particularly if you read & loved all the standard undergrad hippy lit.
Het enige dat ik te zeggen heb is dat dit boek veel meer is dan de expliciete inhoud erin. Zowel dit als dat ik kan niet wachten om meer van de boeken van Wolkers te lezen.
4 zeer onverwachte sterren
Met tegenzin dit boek opgepakt vanwege een boekenclub en de eerste zin toonde meteen al waarom ik dit boek eigenlijk niet eens een kans wilde geven. Halverwege was mijn enige gedachte ‘must persevere’..
Maar ineens is er niet in iedere alinea een ranzige seksscène verscholen en krijgt het liefdesverhaal diepgang en begin ik toch mee te leven met de personages.
All in all, de (in mijn optiek onsmakelijke) beschrijvende seksuele content van dit boek mochten er prima uit. Wat er dan overblijft is een intrigerend liefdesverhaal die je verder doet kijken dan je eerste indruk.
Met tegenzin dit boek opgepakt vanwege een boekenclub en de eerste zin toonde meteen al waarom ik dit boek eigenlijk niet eens een kans wilde geven. Halverwege was mijn enige gedachte ‘must persevere’..
Maar ineens is er niet in iedere alinea een ranzige seksscène verscholen en krijgt het liefdesverhaal diepgang en begin ik toch mee te leven met de personages.
All in all, de (in mijn optiek onsmakelijke) beschrijvende seksuele content van dit boek mochten er prima uit. Wat er dan overblijft is een intrigerend liefdesverhaal die je verder doet kijken dan je eerste indruk.
I don't think I've ever been this confused while reading a book. Starting it, I was at the verge of dnf'ing it and giving it 1 star, whereas now after finishing it I'm a crying mess. After about 100 pages this book took a dramatic turn and I was hooked. I would've rated this book 5 stars and added it to my favorites list if it wasn't for the hardcore porn in the beginning. That bugged the hell out of me and really put me off.
Nevertheless, the other 50% of this book was great. I don't think I would've ever imagined me saying that but...it's true.
Nevertheless, the other 50% of this book was great. I don't think I would've ever imagined me saying that but...it's true.
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Cancer, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Cultural appropriation, Sexual harassment
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
(Mild spoilers, not actual spoilers though)
One of the few books I’ve read that absolutely crushed me. After reading the last lines I sat there for a minute and the started crying my eyes out. I feel like the main theme would be decay. Literally the decay of Olga’s body, and more importantly the decay of their relationship, but not their love. I think that’s why I absolutely love the title; Turkish delight doesn’t decay - and neither did their love.
What I really liked was the contrast between the heavy explicit content and the bittersweet love story underneath.
I read this book in its original Dutch and maybe that’s why it hit me so hard - books in my native language feel a lot more personal to me.
I do want to put a trigger warning on it because of the heavy sexual content - if that makes you feel uncomfortable you probably shouldn’t read the book!
One of the few books I’ve read that absolutely crushed me. After reading the last lines I sat there for a minute and the started crying my eyes out. I feel like the main theme would be decay. Literally the decay of Olga’s body, and more importantly the decay of their relationship, but not their love. I think that’s why I absolutely love the title; Turkish delight doesn’t decay - and neither did their love.
What I really liked was the contrast between the heavy explicit content and the bittersweet love story underneath.
I read this book in its original Dutch and maybe that’s why it hit me so hard - books in my native language feel a lot more personal to me.
I do want to put a trigger warning on it because of the heavy sexual content - if that makes you feel uncomfortable you probably shouldn’t read the book!
adventurous
lighthearted
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
another summer favorite. beautiful, honest story telling