In the Shadow of the Yalı by Suat Derviş

In the Shadow of the Yalı

Suat Derviş

352 pages first pub 1945 (editions)

fiction historical emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced
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Description

Set in a changing Istanbul, this rediscovered 1940s classic from a pioneering Turkish author tells the story of a forbidden love and its consequences.Raised by her grandmother in one of the famed yalıs, elegant yet crumbling, that line the Bosphor...

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Community Reviews Summary of 14 reviews

Moods

emotional 71%
reflective 71%
sad 57%
tense 57%
challenging 42%
dark 28%
mysterious 14%

Pace

slow 42%
fast 28%
medium 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.8

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