The Time Regulation Institute by Ahmet Hamdi Tanpınar, Ender Gürol

The Time Regulation Institute

Ahmet Hamdi Tanpınar, Ender Gürol

330 pages first pub 1961 (editions)

fiction classics challenging informative reflective slow-paced
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Old Istanbul aristocrats, Turkish teashops, imperial diamonds, and great and humble mosques are juxtaposed with the almost non-descriptive portrayals of neighborhood friendships, family relations, and local public figures who could be found in any...

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Community Reviews Summary of 267 reviews

Moods

funny 76%
reflective 70%
challenging 58%
lighthearted 29%
emotional 23%
inspiring 23%
informative 17%
adventurous 11%
mysterious 11%
dark 5%
hopeful 5%
sad 5%

Pace

slow 71%
medium 19%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 81% | A mix: 18%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 37% | No: 6% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

No: 43% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 53% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 13%

Average rating

4.1

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