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The Bastard of Istanbul

The Bastard of Istanbul

by Elif Shafak

  • LITERATURE
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 360 PAGES

Shafak weaves the tale of two families in this offbeat, poignant novel exploring Turkish history and national identity, including the 1915 Armenian massacre. Like her characters, Shafak divides her time between Arizona and Istanbul.  (TKY144, $14.00)


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