ianca_rebel 's review for:

The Architect's Apprentice by Elif Shafak

4.0

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Quite a complex story intertwined with architecture and life and ottoman history - I loved it! When I say ”complex”, I don't mean "difficult to understand", no. I'm referring to a detailed insight into the actions and emotions of the characters involved - able to generate empathy or naught from the reader. I loved the parallel between architecture as a form of building phsically, but also as a form of building emotionally. Elif Shafak very well weaves history into her own imagination, providing us with a wonderful story about learning, skillfulness, passion, megalomania, and faith. I definitely recommend it!