A review by grieveandy
My Name Is Red by Orhan Pamuk

challenging dark reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This was a love story to art. I learned a lot about Turkey and Islamic art through this story that on its surface is a story of betrayal between people but at its depth is a story about tradition, loyalty to craft and the inexorable march of time. Beautiful in its tragedy