A review by theanxiousbookworm
The Bastard of Istanbul by Elif Shafak

challenging dark emotional funny reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I enjoyed most if the book, but the ending, starting with the reveal of Asya's father ruined the story for me 
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