{"product_id":"the-bastard-of-istanbul-book-by-elif-shafak","title":"The Bastard of Istanbul book by Elif Shafak","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe Bastard of Istanbul book by Elif Shafak\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe Bastard of Istanbul\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eElif Shafak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a richly layered novel about family, memory, identity, and the lasting impact of history across generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet between Istanbul and the United States, the story follows two young women: Asya Kazancı, a rebellious teenager growing up in a household of strong-willed women in Turkey, and Armanoush Tchakhmakhchian, an Armenian-American searching for answers about her heritage. When Armanoush travels to Istanbul and connects with Asya's family, long-hidden secrets begin to emerge, linking the two families in unexpected ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough humor, emotion, and cultural insight, the novel explores questions of belonging, historical memory, and reconciliation, while examining how personal and collective histories shape individual lives. Buy in Kenya with fast delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you’ll learn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily secrets and generational legacy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurkish and Armenian history and identity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMemory, history, and reconciliation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCultural heritage and belonging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWomen's lives across generations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho should read it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders of literary and historical fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFans of family sagas and multicultural narratives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone interested in identity and heritage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders who enjoy emotionally rich, character-driven stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy The Bastard of Istanbul from Readers’ Republik\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuy in Kenya with fast delivery straight to your doorstep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurated collection of world literary fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple and reliable online book shopping experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBooks chosen for meaningful and thought-provoking reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated books:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Island of Missing Trees\u003c\/em\u003e – Elif Shafak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Namesake\u003c\/em\u003e – Jhumpa Lahiri\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Readers Republik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43461265490009,"sku":null,"price":2650.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0660\/4292\/1049\/files\/TheBastardofIstanbulbookbyElifShafakReaders_Republik.jpg?v=1782215938","url":"https:\/\/readersrepublik.com\/products\/the-bastard-of-istanbul-book-by-elif-shafak","provider":"Readers Republik","version":"1.0","type":"link"}