Snow by Orhan Pamuk
Set in the small city of Kars in northeastern Turkey, the novel follows a Turkish poet who has spent several years in political exile in Germany. He returns to Turkey during a time of political unrest, with tensions high between religious and secular factions. As he becomes embroiled in the turmoil, he also becomes involved in a romantic relationship with a beautiful woman. The city is cut off from the rest of the world by a relentless snowstorm, leading to a series of tragic events. The novel is a contemplation on love, faith, and the tensions between tradition and modernity.
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This book is on the following lists:
- 10th on The 10 Best of the Decade(2000) (Entertainment Weekly)
- 50th on Entertainment Weekly's Top 100 Novels (Entertainment Weekly)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- The 10 Best Books Through Time (New York Times)
- Best Foreign Work of Fiction Chosen by Francophone Writers (French literary magazine Transfuge)