The Girl from the Golden Horn by Kurban Said

The Girl from the Golden Horn

Kurban Said with Jenia Graman (Translator)

288 pages first pub 1938 (editions)

fiction historical emotional slow-paced
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Set in 1928, Kurban Said’s classic novel of thwarted love, exile, and desire explores the clash of values between conservative prewar Istanbul and decadent postwar Berlin, as well as the tensions between Muslims and Christians. Ultimately, it is t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 17 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
reflective 100%
hopeful 50%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.66

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