Women Who Blow on Knots - Softcover

Temelkuran, Ece

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1910901695 ISBN 13: 9781910901694

Publisher: Parthian Books, 2018

Synopsis

A phenomenon in Turkey with more than 120,000 copies sold, Women who Blow on Knots chronicles a voyage reaching from Tunisia to Lebanon, taken by three young women and septuagenarian Madam Lilla. Although the three young women embark on the road for different reasons – for each holds a dark secret – it is only at the journey’s point of no return that Lilla’s own murderous motivations for the trip become clear... Unique and controversial in its country of origin for its political rhetoric and strong, atypically Muslim female characters, Temelkuran weaves an empowering tale.

About this title

About the Author:

Ece Temelkuran is one of the Turkey’s best-known novelists and political commentators. She has lived in several countries such as Lebanon and Tunisia to write her novels. Her investigative journalism books broach subjects that are highly controversial in Turkey, such as the Kurdish and Armenian issues and freedom of expression.

Review:

If you cannot think of a better road story with heroines other than Thelma & Louise, you should read this novel. Temelkuran opens a battle against uniformed Muslim literary female characters.Ozlem Ezer, Professor of Literature, Literary Critic;This is an extraordinary novel, a stunning road story, a bitter fairytale and an awakening dream.Gu lenay Borekci, Literary Critic; I applaud Temelkuran for creating this piece of world literature which is ultimate magic.;Onur Bilge Kula, Professor of Literature

About this edition

• Publisher: Parthian Books
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1910901695
• ISBN 13: 9781910901694
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 450