Who wrote The Bastard of Istanbul?

Elif Shafak wrote The Bastard of Istanbul, first published in 2006. It is a work of literary fiction and is rated 'Essential Read' in our catalogue.

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Essential Read

The Bastard of Istanbul

Name: The Bastard of Istanbul
Author: Elif Shafak

by Elif Shafak · 2006

Literary Fiction · ranked #192 in category

Asya, a young Turkish woman, and Armanoush, an Armenian-American, discover that their families are connected through the Armenian genocide — a history that Turkey officially denies and Asya's family has suppressed. Shafak's novel was put on trial in Turkey under the law against insulting Turkishness and became a global symbol of literary freedom.

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