I got this few days back. I had heard about this author from one of my friend. I like to read about cities and its culture. This is what this book has to offer. It takes you back into history rather social history. It gives one of the best perspective about Istanbul and the changing demography from the fall of Ottoman empire to the formation of Republic and beyond. How these political changes have affected comman man there has been neatly documented.
I recommend this book to be read patiently !

Orhan Pamuk paints the historical city in a deep melancholy. A good read for those who understand Turkish history - Empire to Republic, the devastating effects of WW I, all wrapped up in the writer's experiences.

Brilliant book

Marvelous book

Wonderful.