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product_id: 76503096
title: "The Bastard of Istanbul"
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# The Bastard of Istanbul

**Price:** 91.93 DT
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Review: Captivating Novel that weaves together culture, identity, and history! - Bastards of Istanbul by @shafakelif is a captivating novel that weaves together culture, identity, and history in the vibrant city of Istanbul. The story revolves around two families, each with its own secrets and emotional baggage. Asya Kazancı, a young woman living in Istanbul, is the focal point of the narrative. Raised by her rebellious and enigmatic mother, she grapples with her identity and family heritage while harbouring a deep curiosity about her heritage. Meanwhile, across the world in Arizona, an Armenian-American woman named Armanoush seeks answers about her family's past, leading her to the Kazancı family in Istanbul. Through richly drawn characters, the book explores complex family dynamics, tackles sensitive historical issues like the Armenian Genocide, and delves into contemporary themes like tradition versus modernity and women's rights. Shafak has beautifully crafted this intellectually stimulating novel that skillfully examines family, heritage, and the universal quest for self-discovery. Shafak's storytelling skills shine through, making this book a highly recommended read for anyone who enjoys thought-provoking fiction with a strong sense of cultural immersion.
Review: Good read - Gifted this to my friend for her birthday! Amazing book!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #11,489 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #635 in Contemporary Fiction (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 4,996 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Captivating Novel that weaves together culture, identity, and history!
*by P***I on 17 January 2024*

Bastards of Istanbul by @shafakelif is a captivating novel that weaves together culture, identity, and history in the vibrant city of Istanbul. The story revolves around two families, each with its own secrets and emotional baggage. Asya Kazancı, a young woman living in Istanbul, is the focal point of the narrative. Raised by her rebellious and enigmatic mother, she grapples with her identity and family heritage while harbouring a deep curiosity about her heritage. Meanwhile, across the world in Arizona, an Armenian-American woman named Armanoush seeks answers about her family's past, leading her to the Kazancı family in Istanbul. Through richly drawn characters, the book explores complex family dynamics, tackles sensitive historical issues like the Armenian Genocide, and delves into contemporary themes like tradition versus modernity and women's rights. Shafak has beautifully crafted this intellectually stimulating novel that skillfully examines family, heritage, and the universal quest for self-discovery. Shafak's storytelling skills shine through, making this book a highly recommended read for anyone who enjoys thought-provoking fiction with a strong sense of cultural immersion.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good read
*by S***A on 19 July 2025*

Gifted this to my friend for her birthday! Amazing book!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Such an incredible read
*by M***A on 23 July 2023*

This beautiful work of fiction by Elif Shafak revolves around Asya Kazanci & Armanoush sharing a similar genetic heritage. Enbodying in itself an absolute vibrance of Turkish as well as Armanian legacy, the book carries a spectacular brightness within itself. Asya is depicted to be raised by Kazanci females, surrounded by all her aunts, Petite Ma & Grandmother Gulsum in an Ethnic Turkish household. While Asya's distant cousin Armanoush, an Armenian American being raised by an American Mother and an Arbanian father along with the complete Tchakhmakhchian family. Filled with the mention of mouthwatering Turkish cuisines, canary & cats makes the reader feel transported to Istanbul. The plot finds itself travelling along intermingled family stories, carrying mysteries and secrets of past alongwith. Full of abundant twists and turns this book categorises as an interesting read.

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*Last updated: 2026-06-04*