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The Black Book

Winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature
By Orhan Pamuk
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The Black Book by Orhan Pamuk is a captivating blend of mystery and philosophical exploration set in Istanbul. It follows the journey of Galip, a lawyer who sets out to find his missing wife and her half-brother, a famous newspaper columnist. As Galip wanders through the city's winding streets, he encounters various characters and unearths secrets, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy in his quest for truth.
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This captivating novel will appeal to you if you enjoy a blend of mystery and philosophical exploration. Set against the backdrop of Istanbul, it weaves a complex narrative of intrigue, identity, and culture. With its richly layered storytelling, you'll find yourself both challenged and enthralled.

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The Black Book

The Black Book is Orhan Pamuk's hugely acclaimed novel, published in a beautiful new paperback edition.

A brilliantly unconventional mystery and a provocative meditation on the weight of history in modern Istanbul.

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The Black Book is Orhan Pamuk's tour de force, a stunning tapestry of Middle Eastern and Islamic culture which confirmed his reputation as a writer of international stature.

Richly atmospheric and Rabelaisian in scope, it is a labyrinthine novel suffused with the sights, sounds and scents of Istanbul, an unforgettable evocation of the city where East meets West.

This boldly unconventional mystery plumbs the elusive nature of identity, fiction, interpretation and reality.

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The Black Book by Orhan Pamuk is a captivating narrative that blends elements of mystery and philosophical exploration within Istanbul's vivid tapestry. Reviews often praise the novel's intricate plot and rich atmosphere, appreciating Pamuk's ability to weave historical and cultural nuances into a gripping story. However, some readers find the complex narrative style challenging, though this is widely regarded as part of its unique charm.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571326099

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 October 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main - Re-issue

Contributors:

  • Translated by Maureen Freely
  • Translated by Maureen Freely
  • Translated by Maureen Freely

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 394g

Pages: 480

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About the Author

Orhan Pamuk, is the author of many celebrated books, including The White Castle, Istanbul and Snow. In 2003 he won the International IMPAC Award for My Name is Red, and in 2006 he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. His most recent novel, The Museum of Innocence, was an international bestseller, praised in the Guardian as 'an enthralling, immensely enjoyable piece of storytelling.' Orhan Pamuk lives in Istanbul.

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