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A Strangeness in My Mind
- Narrated by: John Lee
- Length: 21 hrs and 48 mins
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Summary
At a family wedding Mevlut catches sight of a girl with whom he falls in love. After a secret courtship of letters passed via his cousin, she agrees to elope with him, and on a dark night the two come together for the first time. As they rush to catch a train to Istanbul, Mevlut realises he has been misled. But the die is cast, and the situation will determine the rest of his days.
Over the next four decades in Istanbul, Mevlut works various jobs to support his loving wife and family - work that gives him a special perspective on his rapidly changing city and the people who live there. And every evening he walks the streets, selling his wares and dreaming his dreams.
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- Mr A.
- 07-06-20
Loved it!
Beautifully written and read. Spent some time in Istanbul in eighties and it sounds like it changed.
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- Lana
- 14-01-24
A beautifully written ode to Istanbul
As the other novels by Pamuk, this one is a long listen. We witness the changes in the city as seen through the eyes of Mevlut, the main character. There is a lot of nostalgia here, especially towards the end of the novel when Mevlut has time to think about his life and choices he made.
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- Avidreader
- 12-03-24
a real feeling of another time in Istanbul
loved the detail. not so keen on the narrator who had a strange way of reading the dialog parts.
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- PH Faria
- 12-05-24
good story spoiled by terrible narration
A heartwarming story about your everyman finding his way in one of the most fascinating cities on earth nearly ruined by the narrator
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- Anonymous User
- 21-11-20
stunning!!!!
Thank you, Orhan Pamuk
As a native of another country who made her life in Istanbul..you have taught me a social history I wasn’t aware of and at the same time Mevlut, your hero became a close friend
What a magnificent story
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- Iryna
- 01-09-23
Enchanting tale of Istanbul and its people
In this tale of Istanbul and its people, Orhan Pamuk skilfully tells the story of Turkish history and traditions through the lense of the boza seller Mevlut and his family.
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- Adrian J. Smith
- 07-12-22
Sweeping Epic
An unusual sweeping tale of an Istanbul Street Vendor throughout the late 20th century. Pamuk’s sweeping narrative takes the reader through the social changes and attitudes of Turkey, highlighting the differences between the secular and religious elements of society, tradition vs modernity and the ever changing politics of the time.
Of particular note are the sequences wherein the central character observes various leftwing movements, including the Chinese and Soviet Rivalries played out in the local politics.
The book doesn’t seem too eventful, so those expecting action and plot twists may be disappointed, however, this is a book about feeling more than anything else.
The narration by John Lee, is, as always, superb. Anyone who has listened to the Audible performances of Snow or My Name is Red will be happy to hear the familiar voice performing once again.
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- Seam
- 09-02-23
The astonishing work of a masterly novelist
My headline says it all.
A riveting and unforgettable listen.
Mevlut will stay in my heart forever
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- Alistair McCaw
- 18-11-23
terrible accents
While the first half wasn't too bad, it just got more and more nonsensical as it went on. The narrator's accents were the worst part - had my whole family laughing out loud when he did his 'Northern English' voice - worth listening to just for that!
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- Z.Djemal-Mehmet
- 29-02-24
Not for those of Turkish descent.
Audible, was it really so hard to find someone who could pronounce the Turkish names/words?
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