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“The Bastard of Istanbul” by Elif Shafak. The story revolves around Asya Kazanci, a young woman in Istanbul, who, at the age of nineteen, walks into a doctor’s office seeking an abortion. The consequences of that fateful afternoon ripple through her life and the lives of her extended family.
Twenty years later, Asya lives in a house of women in Istanbul due to a mysterious family curse that causes all the men to die by the age of 41. The family includes her rebellious mother, Zeliha, clairvoyant Auntie Banu, and bar-brawl widow Auntie Cevriye. The arrival of Asya’s Armenian-American cousin, Armanoush, brings to light long-hidden family secrets and delves into Turkey’s turbulent past.
The novel explores themes of family, identity, and the historical complexities of Turkey, weaving together the lives of its diverse characters. “The Bastard of Istanbul” is known for its rich storytelling and its exploration of cultural and historical connections.