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Women Who Blow on Knots | Ece Temelkuran

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A phenomenon in Turkey with more than 120,000 copies sold, Women who Blow on Knots chronicles a voyage reaching from Tunisia to Lebanon, taken by three young women and septuagenarian Madam Lilla. Although the three young women embark on the road for different reasons - for each holds a dark secret - it is only at the journey's point of no return that Lilla's own murderous motivations for the trip become clear... Unique and controversial in its country of origin for its political rhetoric and strong, atypically Muslim female characters, Temelkuran weaves an empowering tale that challenges us to ponder not only the social questions of politics, religion, and women in the Middle East but also the universal bonds of sister- and motherhood. Ultimately, the novel begs the reader to mediate on the greatest problem women face today - can the power we hold make us happy, and how?

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Women Who Blow on Knots | Ece Temelkuran

The book is not great overall, but this is a gem. True beyond the Middle East as well 😁

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LubicaP

Women Who Blow on Knots | Ece Temelkuran

so-so

The first around 80 pages were great - a road trip story focusing on four women, all of whom are from different Middle Eastern states, is a rare find. This felt very refreshing but ultimately the structure didn't work and overall the book felt like it never had a proper edit. Some lovely quotes, though.

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