The Black Book by Orhan Pamuk
The novel focuses on a man searching for his wife in Istanbul, who disappeared without a trace. In his search, he discovers a secret, surreal world in the city and starts to understand his wife's involvement in political activism. The narrative is interwoven with stories from a column written by his wife's half-brother, which the protagonist believes may hold clues to her disappearance. The book is a complex exploration of identity, storytelling, and the role of literature in society.
The 5313th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1990
- Nationality
- Turkish
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 404
- Words
- 95,000
- Original Language
- Turkish
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- The Bigger Read List (English PEN)