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The Art of Death in Byzantium: Funerary Art and Architecture, 1204-1453
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This book helps you discover the vibrant food of Peru, one of the most delicious and ancient...
Kindred Spirits (Spirits of Nature #2)
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As promised, Darcy Butler returns to the Crow Indian reservation. It has been one year since she...
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Horizon Unlimited by Lijadu Sisters
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The disc opens with an outstanding chunk of Afrobeat, Orere-Elejigbo. Its lyric, sung mostly in...
LucyB (47 KP) rated Three Daughters of Eve in Books
Jul 23, 2017
It certainly lived up to expectations. The book is set both in the past and the present, focusing on Peri as a student in Oxford, and as a wealthy wife (14 years later) in Istanbul. It starts with something of a red herring, focusing on Peri's attack (and almost rape) by a beggar, then develops into an exploration of her past, as a Turkish Muslim at Oxford University.
She's flanked by Shirin, a non-believer, and Mona, a devout Muslim - making them 'the sinner, the believer and the confused'. They're united by a man called Professor Azur, who has a major influence in their lives, both positive and negative.
The book is an intriguing exploration into religion, belief and culture-clash - and in particular, the scenes detailing Peri's past, with a non-believing father and a devout mother, worked particularly well. A few moments jarred slightly - for example, the sudden revelation about the twin brother towards the end, and the abrupt shift in perspective from Peri to Professor Azur (again, towards the end), but for the most part, this book was masterfully executed and beautifully sustained throughout.
I think Shafak has a strong, resonant style, combined with a philosophical approach - which works really well. I'd definitely like to read more of her books
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The Comic Book Film Adaptation: Exploring Modern Hollywood's Leading Genre
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In the summer of 2000 X-Men surpassed all box office expectations and ushered in an era of...