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Pamuk, Orhan
(b. 1952), Turkish novelist. Orhan Pamuk is a popular literary figure in Turkey. Born in Istanbul, he studied architecture and journalism and began writing in 1974. His first novel, Cevde...
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In the following review, Rubin criticizes The New Life for lacking narrative cohesion and an engaging storyline.
Orhan Pamuk's most recent novel, The New Life, was a record-breaking best-seller...
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In the following review, Tuten faults The New Life for overindulging in plot contrivances and “belabored” allegorical elements.
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In the following review, Wright commends The New Life as an engaging novel of ideas that serves as an allegory for modern Turkey.
In A History of Reading, Alberto Manguel observes that reading links t...
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In the following review, Emck comments on the overriding theme of “spiritual yearning in ideology-led times” in The New Life, calling the novel “a satire on the mystique of transf...
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In the following review, Paddy praises The New Life for its postmodern examination of literature and its emphasis on contemporary Turkish culture.
Have you ever read a book that was so overwhelming, s...
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In the following essay, Gün responds to criticisms of her use of idiomatic American English in her translation of The New Life. Gün argues that British reviewers are critical of translat...
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In the following interview, Pamuk discusses issues of Turkish identity, the critical reception of his novels in Turkey and abroad, and modern Turkish politics.
Orhan Pamuk is perhaps Turkey's l...
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In the following interview, Pamuk discusses his writing career, the critical reception of his novels in Turkey, and his views on Turkish politics.
Orhan Pamuk is nothing if not ambitious. All he wante...
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Pamuk, Orhan
Critical Review by Merle Rubin
