A Strangeness In My Mind by Orhan Pamuk
Being the Adventures and Dreams of Mevlut Karataş, a Seller of Boza, and of His Friends, and Also a Portrait of Life in Istanbul Between 1969 and 2012 from Many Different Points of View
Set against the vibrant backdrop of Istanbul, this novel intricately weaves the life story of Mevlut, a street vendor selling boza, a traditional Turkish drink, as he navigates the city's rapid transformation over four decades. Through Mevlut's eyes, readers experience the cultural and social shifts in Turkey, while exploring themes of love, ambition, and identity. His journey is marked by a deep sense of longing and introspection, as he grapples with the "strangeness" in his mind, reflecting on the choices he made and the life he yearned for. The narrative is a poignant exploration of the human condition, capturing the essence of a city and its people in flux.
- Published
- 2014
- Nationality
- Turkish
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 480-600
- Original Language
- Turkish
- Avg User Rating
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(4.0)
- Alternate Titles
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- A Strangeness in My Mind
- Kafamda Bir Tuhaflık
- Uma Estranheza Em Mim
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