{"product_id":"the-bastard-of-istanbul","title":"The bastard of istanbul by Elif Shafak","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"929\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"60\"\u003eBook Summary – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"63\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"63\" data-end=\"88\"\u003eThe Bastard of Istanbul\u003c\/em\u003e (published in 2006) is a powerful and multilayered novel that delves into themes of identity, family, memory, and the lasting impact of history. Set between Istanbul and Arizona, the story follows Asya Kazancı, a rebellious nineteen-year-old known as “the bastard,” and her extended Turkish family of strong, eccentric women. Their lives intersect with that of Armanoush Tchakhmakhchian, an Armenian-American woman who travels to Istanbul seeking to connect with her ancestral past. As their stories intertwine, Shafak explores the tensions between Turks and Armenians, the silence surrounding the 1915 Armenian genocide, and the struggle between tradition and modernity. Blending humor, tragedy, and cultural insight, the novel offers a vivid portrait of Istanbul and examines how collective memory and personal history shape who we are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"1868\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"966\"\u003eAbout the Author –\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"969\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElif Shafak \u003c\/strong\u003e(born 1971) is an acclaimed Turkish-British novelist, essayist, and public intellectual known for her richly layered storytelling and exploration of identity, feminism, migration, and cultural conflict. She writes in both Turkish and English and has published numerous internationally bestselling novels, including \u003cem data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1321\"\u003eThe Forty Rules of Love\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1368\"\u003e10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003eThe Island of Missing Trees\u003c\/em\u003e. Shafak’s works often blend history, philosophy, and politics with deeply human stories, reflecting her belief in the power of literature to bridge divides and give voice to the marginalized. A recipient of several literary awards and honorary doctorates, Shafak is also an advocate for women’s rights, freedom of expression, and pluralism. Her eloquent prose and global perspective have made her one of the most influential contemporary authors of her generation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44276638417153,"sku":"2NIITKVEP-Used","price":150.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/ElifShafak.jpg?v=1741157847","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/the-bastard-of-istanbul","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}