{"product_id":"the-gaze-book-by-elif-shafak","title":"The Gaze book by Elif Shafak","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe Gaze 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 Gaze\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 bold and unconventional novel that explores beauty, the body, identity, and the act of looking—who is seen, who is judged, and who gets to define what is beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet in Istanbul, the story follows a world where physical appearance becomes a central force shaping people’s lives, relationships, and social status. Through a series of interconnected characters, Shafak examines how bodies are observed, desired, scrutinized, and sometimes rejected, revealing the emotional and social consequences of being constantly “looked at.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlending satire, symbolism, and philosophical reflection, the novel challenges readers to question cultural standards of beauty and the power dynamics behind the gaze. Buy in Kenya with fast delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you’ll learn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeauty standards and body image\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGender, identity, and social perception\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower dynamics of looking and being seen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurkish urban society and culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSatirical and philosophical storytelling\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 experimental fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFans of Elif Shafak’s earlier work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone interested in gender and identity themes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders who enjoy symbolic and thought-provoking novels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy The Gaze 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 reflective 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 Body Keeps the Score\u003c\/em\u003e – Bessel van der Kolk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World\u003c\/em\u003e – Elif Shafak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Readers Republik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43461388566617,"sku":null,"price":2650.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0660\/4292\/1049\/files\/TheGazebookbyElifShafakReaders_Republik.jpg?v=1782221514","url":"https:\/\/readersrepublik.com\/products\/the-gaze-book-by-elif-shafak","provider":"Readers Republik","version":"1.0","type":"link"}