Stone and Shadow by Burhan Sönmez

Stone and Shadow

Burhan Sönmez with Alexander Dawe (Translator)

425 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

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Description

This gorgeous, haunting saga tells the story of modern Turkey and its diverse communities through the life of a gravestone maker.In the city of Mardin, near Turkey’s border with Syria, the orphaned Avdo finds purpose when an old mason takes him on...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
emotional 100%
reflective 100%
sad 100%
hopeful 50%
inspiring 50%
mysterious 50%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

Average rating

4.29

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