Asya Kazancı is a nineteen-year-old Turkish girl in Istanbul, raised in a household of women, with no knowledge of who her father is. Armanoush, an Armenian-American girl from Arizona, visits the family to learn about her roots. As the two young women become friends, the novel gradually reveals a hidden family secret linked to the Armenian genocide of 1915. Elif Shafak uses food, humor and fortune-telling to portray a family caught up in a historical denial.
A good choice for readers who want a novel about memory, identity and the legacy of the Armenian genocide. It will also appeal to those who enjoy lively, female-centered family stories.
Thought-provoking; a moderate read.
Best for readers like The Story Seeker. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2006
- Language
- EN
