My Name is Red by Orhan Pamuk
Set in the late 16th century Ottoman Empire, this novel explores the conflict between East and West, tradition and innovation, through the lens of miniaturist painters. When a renowned artist is murdered, his colleagues must solve the mystery while grappling with the changes in their art brought about by the western Renaissance. This complex narrative intertwines love, art, religion, and power, offering a deep exploration of the struggles between old and new.
The 732nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1998
- Nationality
- Turkish
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 400-550
- Words
- 147,000
- Original Language
- Turkish
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This book is on the following lists:
- 17th on 100 Best Novels, in Translation, Since 1900 (CounterPunch)
- 61st on The Telegraph’s 100 Novels Everyone Should Read (Telegraph)
- 69th on The 100 Best Books of the Decade(2000) (Times)
- 178th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 313th on The 500 best books of all time from Culture Café users (Culture Café)
- The Bigger Read List (English PEN)
- 222 Best Books of All Time That Deserve a Spot on Your Bookshelf, With Picks from Bestselling Authors and Indie Booksellers (Parade)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- International Dublin Literary Award (International Dublin Literary Award)
- 200 Books That Shaped 200 Years of Literature (The Center for Fiction)