jaz_k 's review for:

The Bastard of Istanbul by Elif Shafak
5.0
adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective relaxing sad fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

"Life is coincidence......."
Such is life.... there is beauty in it.  There is also sorrow in it.