The Bastard of Istanbul by Elif Shafak

The Bastard of Istanbul

Elif Shafak with Laural Merlington (Narrator)

12 hours, 39 minutes • first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective medium-paced
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From one of Turkey's most acclaimed and outspoken writers comes a novel about the tangled histories of two families. In her second novel written in English, Elif Shafak confronts her country's violent past in a vivid and colorful tale set in both ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,948 reviews

Moods

emotional 72%
reflective 69%
sad 34%
dark 33%
informative 31%
challenging 27%
mysterious 26%
adventurous 14%
funny 14%
tense 14%
inspiring 10%
hopeful 9%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 31%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 86% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.84

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