A review by bookerage
Bliss by O.Z. Livaneli

adventurous dark reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Slow paced, but compelling story about Meryem, a girl condemned to her own "honor killing" by her cousin Cemal. On their long journey to Istanbul they eventually meet Irfan, who has his own troubles. A friendship develops between these very different characters.