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Bastard of Istanbul | Elif Shafak
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Now I will start this book and if I like it will read more of hers.

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Armanoush (Amy), an American Armenian teen, travels to #Turkey to learn more about her family. She befriends Asya and her family of kooky but wonderful aunts—each of whom must come to grasps with Amy‘s harsh family‘s past due to the slaughter and ouster of Armenians. The book reveals a delicious commonality between the cultures: food. A bit of mysticism helps tell this story. Amy‘s broken family in America don‘t know she‘s made this trip. The ⬇️

Texreader underlying story back in America is good but I felt like there was a missed opportunity for a more meaningful conclusion to it. A good book I absolutely recommend, for the references to the food, the history of the Armenian genocide, or just a good story. #foodandlit 4mo
Catsandbooks ❤️🇹🇷 4mo
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I finished this book last month and as I was going to write my review I remembered highlighting this from the author‘s notes. Unreal…

#Turkey #foodandlit @Catsandbooks

Catsandbooks 😱that's crazy! 4mo
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I love that the entire recipe for ashure is in the book

#Turkey #foodandlit @Catsandbooks

Catsandbooks 🧑‍🍳🇹🇷 5mo
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It has taken me NINE chapters to realize the chapters are all named after food! No wonder there are so many references to food in the story. And here I thought it was just another coincidence that I chose it for #foodandlit. Well, that was a coincidence. This was the perfect book for #foodandlit this month!! #Turkey @Catsandbooks

Catsandbooks How perfect! 5mo
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Catsandbooks Mmm ❤️🇹🇷 5mo
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Lots more food but I‘m going to have to look these up. #foodandlit #Turkey @Catsandbooks

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This is the perfect book for #foodandlit this month. There are continual references to food! #Turkey @Catsandbooks

Catsandbooks 😂❤️🇹🇷 5mo
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Lunakay
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Not an easy review, it has fantastic parts, it has weaker parts, it leaves some plot lines unresolved, which felt a bit frustrating.
Strongly recommend to check TWs, I didn't to avoid spoilers and the usual happend, I got hit by content I would have avoided otherwise, although I am sort of glad I read it.🙈
I loved the magical realism and of course the focus on food, so it was the perfect pick for #foodandlit Turkey 🇹🇷

@Catsandbooks @Texreader

Lunakay Also pictured: Little treasures from the Turkish store🇹🇷🤤 5mo
Texreader This is on my list to read this month. Thanks for the TWs. The food looks scrumptious 5mo
Catsandbooks ❤️🇹🇷 5mo
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