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352 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307402653
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf Canada
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In an old mansion in Cennethisar (formerly a fishing village, now a posh resort near Istanbul) the old widow Fatma awaits the annual summer visit of her grandchildren: Faruk, a dissipated failed historian; his sensitive leftist sister, Nilgun; and...
Community Reviews Summary of 277 reviews
Moods
sad 60%
dark 46%
challenging 40%
emotional 40%
informative 40%
tense 13%
mysterious 6%
relaxing 6%
Pace
medium 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 90% | A mix: 9%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 36% | Yes: 18%Loveable characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 45% | No: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 9%Average rating
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352 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307402653
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf Canada
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In an old mansion in Cennethisar (formerly a fishing village, now a posh resort near Istanbul) the old widow Fatma awaits the annual summer visit of her grandchildren: Faruk, a dissipated failed historian; his sensitive leftist sister, Nilgun; and...
Community Reviews Summary of 277 reviews
Moods
sad 60%
dark 46%
challenging 40%
emotional 40%
informative 40%
tense 13%
mysterious 6%
relaxing 6%
Pace
medium 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 90% | A mix: 9%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 36% | Yes: 18%Loveable characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 45% | No: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.