Honor
A Novel
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От издателя
An honor killing shatters and transforms the lives of Turkish immigrants in 1970s London in this novel from the author of The Island of Missing Trees (a Reese's Book Club pick)
Internationally bestselling Turkish author Elif Shafak’s new novel is a dramatic tale of families, love, and misunderstandings that follows the destinies of twin sisters born in a Kurdish village. While Jamila stays to become a midwife, Pembe follows her Turkish husband, Adem, to London, where they hope to make new lives for themselves and their children.
In London, they face a choice: stay loyal to the old traditions or try their best to fit in. After Adem abandons his family, Iskender, the eldest son, must step in and become the one who will not let any shame come to the family name. And when Pembe begins a chaste affair with a man named Elias, Iskender will discover that you could love someone with all your heart and yet be ready to hurt them.
Just published to great acclaim in England, Honor is a powerful, gripping exploration of guilt and innocence, loyalty and betrayal, and the trials of the immigrant, as well as the love and heartbreak that too often tear families apart.
Отзывы покупателей
Would’ve read in one sitting if not for work!
A deeply empathetic perspective on women that Western cultures often overlook or look down upon. A truly enjoyable read, with a perfect variation of narrators. Loved this book; love everything I’ve read by Elif Shafak.
I loved this story.
It was hard to put down!
Breathtaking story
Elif Shafak's novel was a brilliant example of women suffering around the world in the name of honor..It was put together in a way that It keeps you captive...