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My Name Is Red

By: Orhan Pamuk, Erdag M Goknar
Narrated by: John Lee
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The Sultan secretly commissions a great book: a celebration of his life and the Ottoman Empire, to be illuminated by the best artists of the day - in the European manner. In Istanbul at a time of violent fundamentalism, however, this is a dangerous proposition. Even the illustrious circle of artists are not allowed to know for whom they are working. But when one of the miniaturists is murdered, their Master has to seek outside help. Did the dead painter fall victim to professional rivalry, romantic jealousy or religious terror?
With the Sultan demanding an answer within three days, perhaps the clue lies somewhere in the half-finished pictures . . .
From Turkey's winner of the Nobel Prize and author of Istanbul and The Museum of Innocence, this novel is a thrilling murder mystery set amid the splendour of Istanbul and the Ottoman Empire. Part fantasy and part philosophical puzzle, My Name is Red is also a stunning meditation on love, artistic devotion and the tensions between East and West.

©2012 Orhan Pamuk (P)2012 Faber & Faber Historical Mystery Fiction Exciting
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Took longer than I would have liked to get invested, both due to the convoluted start with constant perspective shifts and multiple named characters being introduced rather fast. Though once I did, it became hard to stop listening to. If it hadn't come as a recomendation from a friend I trust, I definetly would have given up much sooner though, 15-20 chapters is far too late for me to usually extend my grace period.
Once it did find its footing though, I found it became a really intriguing murder mystery and the perspective changes elevated the story rathered than hinder it like it felt at first.
Everything about it fell between really good and passable to me, though I am not sure I found any aspects earth shatteringly amazing.

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