Author: | Esmahan Aykol | ISBN: | 9781904738718 |
Publisher: | Bitter Lemon Press | Publication: | June 21, 2011 |
Imprint: | Bitter Lemon Press | Language: | English |
Author: | Esmahan Aykol |
ISBN: | 9781904738718 |
Publisher: | Bitter Lemon Press |
Publication: | June 21, 2011 |
Imprint: | Bitter Lemon Press |
Language: | English |
First novels this funny and self-assured come along rarely; in equal parts astute and raunchy. The gutsy heroine is the owner of Istanbul’s only mystery book store, a fact which should trigger empathy from CBSD customers.
This is a crime story but also a wonderful book about Istanbul and Turkish society. It uses humour, social commentary and even erotic fantasy to expose Western European prejudices about Turkey as well as Turkish stereotyping of other Europeans. Lovingly portrayed life in perhaps the most cosmopolitan city in the world. It’s physical beauty, the covert tactics needed to park a car, the wonderful food and petty corruption. Perfect for real and armchair travelers to Turkey.
A feminine take on the mystery story. A suspenseful tale of murder and deceit told by a woman and featuring a heroine who is funny, feisty and undresses men in her mind more often than she would like.
First novels this funny and self-assured come along rarely; in equal parts astute and raunchy. The gutsy heroine is the owner of Istanbul’s only mystery book store, a fact which should trigger empathy from CBSD customers.
This is a crime story but also a wonderful book about Istanbul and Turkish society. It uses humour, social commentary and even erotic fantasy to expose Western European prejudices about Turkey as well as Turkish stereotyping of other Europeans. Lovingly portrayed life in perhaps the most cosmopolitan city in the world. It’s physical beauty, the covert tactics needed to park a car, the wonderful food and petty corruption. Perfect for real and armchair travelers to Turkey.
A feminine take on the mystery story. A suspenseful tale of murder and deceit told by a woman and featuring a heroine who is funny, feisty and undresses men in her mind more often than she would like.