Last Train to Istanbul by Ayşe Kulin

Last Train to Istanbul

Ayşe Kulin with John W. Baker (Translator)

417 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction historical romance emotional medium-paced
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International bestseller by one of Turkey’s most beloved authors  As the daughter of one of Turkey’s last Ottoman pashas, Selva could win the heart of any man in Ankara. Yet the spirited young beauty only has eyes for Rafael Alfandari, the handsom...

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Community Reviews Summary of 978 reviews

Moods

emotional 76%
tense 44%
sad 42%
adventurous 39%
informative 36%
challenging 34%
hopeful 34%
inspiring 34%
reflective 28%
dark 21%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 32%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 24% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 59% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.54

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