10 Minutes 38 Seconds in this Strange World

Name: 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in this Strange World
Brand: Penguin Books Ltd
SKU: 9780241979464
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By Elif Shafak

4.09

( 72,464 ratings, 8,990 reviews)

Summary

10 Minutes 38 Seconds in this Strange World by Elif Shafak delves into the final moments of Tequila Leila, a sex worker in Istanbul, as her consciousness lingers for ten minutes and thirty-eight seconds after her death. During this time, her brain vividly recalls her past experiences, friendships, and the life she led. The novel weaves together her memories, exploring themes of love, identity, and the city that shaped her life.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate poignant stories that delve into the complexities of life and death, capturing the essence of memory, friendship, and love through beautifully crafted narratives. It offers a unique perspective by exploring the final moments and memories of a life well lived, bringing a deeply human and empathetic touch to its storytelling.

10 Minutes 38 Seconds in this Strange World

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A rich, sensual novel that gives voice to the invisible - Financial Times, shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2019.

In the first minute following her death, Tequila Leila's consciousness began to ebb, slowly and steadily, like a tide receding from the shore. Her brain cells, having run out of blood, were now completely deprived of oxygen. But they did not shut down. Not right away...

For Leila, each minute after her death brings a sensuous memory: the taste of spiced goat stew, sacrificed by her father to celebrate the long-awaited birth of a son; the sight of bubbling vats of lemon and sugar which the women use to wax their legs while the men attend mosque; the scent of cardamom coffee that Leila shares with a handsome student in the brothel where she works. Each memory, too, recalls the friends she made at each key moment in her life—friends who are now desperately trying to find her.

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10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World by Elif Shafak is highly praised for its poetic and poignant storytelling, highlighting the depth and vibrancy of Istanbul. Critics commend its beautiful prose and the way it gives voice to those often overlooked in society, such as the marginalized and abused. The novel is described as a rich, sensory experience that combines brutality with tenderness, and it is celebrated for its ability to capture the essence of humanity and survival against overwhelming odds.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241979464

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 August 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 224g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

Elif Shafak is an award-winning British Turkish novelist, whose work has been translated into fifty-six languages. The author of nineteen books, twelve of which are novels, she is a bestselling author in many countries around the world. Shafak's last novel, The Island of Missing Trees, was a top ten Sunday Times bestseller, and was shortlisted for the Costa Novel Award and the Women's Prize for Fiction. Her novel 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World was shortlisted for the Booker Prize and the RSL Ondaatje Prize. There Are Rivers in the Sky is her latest novel.