Reviews

Unfortunately, this captivating novel by Serkan Karaismailoğlu is not yet available in English. However, if you are a Turkish reader, "Biomortem" takes you on a mesmerizing journey between science and philosophy. While it provides a deep dive into the intricacies of our minds, it also confronts the reader with profound philosophical questions about life and death.

Orhan Pamuk’s The Red-Haired Woman offers a mixed experience for readers seeking the author’s signature depth. The opening chapters showcase Pamuk’s usual fluid and immersive style, with subtle psychological insights and vivid setting descriptions. However, as the novel progresses—especially in the second part—the extended focus on father-son relationships and references to the Shahnameh and Oedipus unnecessarily slows the narrative, at times making it tedious.

Yusuf Atılgan's Motherland Hotel immerses the reader in a life woven with mental isolation, suppressed desires, and monotonous routines, creating an intensely atmospheric text.

Not looking for literary complexity or deep character studies? This book is for you. I’m only just getting around to it, and it’s a surprisingly successful story that speaks to those struggling with severe depression or even suicidal thoughts. It’s easy to read, yet delivers its message in a thoughtful, engaging way.