A Mind at Peace by Ahmet Hamdi Tanpınar

A Mind at Peace

Ahmet Hamdi Tanpınar with Erdağ M. Göknar (Translator)

447 pages first pub 1949 (editions)

fiction classics historical literary mysterious reflective slow-paced
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A Mind at Peace, originally published in 1949, is a magnum opus, a Turkish Ulysses and a lyrical homage to Istanbul.With an innate awareness of how dueling cultural mentalities can lead to the distress of divided selves, Tanpınar gauges this momen...

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Community Reviews Summary of 62 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
informative 50%
reflective 50%
relaxing 50%
sad 50%
inspiring 25%
lighthearted 25%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | N/A: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.96

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