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A review by wretchedtheo
The Bastard of Istanbul by Elif Shafak
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Don't waste your time on this. The characters are poorly constructed, their actions inconsistent - and sensitive topics are handled pretty ham-handedly. There are some very cringe worthy passages and many of the "strong female characters" are just variations of the same paper thin girlboss trope. I saw the plot twists coming a mile away, and as for the dialogue... there were several times when I just had to sigh and say to myself "nobody fucking talks like that".