Madonna in a Fur Coat by Sabahattin Ali

Madonna in a Fur Coat

Sabahattin Ali with Maureen Freely (Translator), Robert Fass (Narrator)

7 hours, 6 minutes • first pub 1943 (editions)

fiction classics romance emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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Description

A shy young man leaves his home in rural Turkey to learn a trade in 1920s Berlin. The city's crowded streets, thriving arts scene, passionate politics and seedy cabarets provide the backdrop for a chance meeting with a woman, which will haunt him ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,711 reviews

Moods

emotional 82%
sad 73%
reflective 67%
dark 13%
inspiring 11%
mysterious 9%
tense 8%
adventurous 7%
hopeful 5%
challenging 4%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 22%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 79% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 33% | No: 23% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 41% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.12

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