ISBN 9780241972946
Rs. 800
Penguin Books
Honour
Who it's for: Readers of literary fiction and family sagas
Elif Shafak's 'Honour' follows the Toprak family's migration from rural Turkey to 1970s London, where their traditional beliefs clash with the modern world. As the children, Iskender and Esma, navigate this cultural tension, their lives are irrevocably altered by a devastating crime that exposes deep-seated conflicts of loyalty, betrayal, and the profound weight of family honour.Why You Should Read? Explores the poignant complexities of cultural identity, immigration, and assimilation. A powerful family saga delving into the clash between tradition and modernity. Offers a gripping narrative examining love, loss, and the devastating impact of honour. Showcases Elif Shafak's masterful storytelling and poignant character development.
Highlights
- Follows the Toprak family's migration from rural Turkey to 1970s London.
- Explores the clash between traditional beliefs and modern life.
- Centers on a devastating crime that alters the family's fate.
- Examines themes of loyalty, betrayal, and family honour.
- A powerful narrative on cultural identity and assimilation.
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What is the setting of the book?
The story follows the Toprak family from rural Turkey to 1970s London, where they face cultural clashes.
Who are the main characters?
The main characters include the Toprak family, particularly the children Iskender and Esma.
What is the central conflict?
The central conflict involves the family's traditional beliefs clashing with modern life, leading to a devastating crime that exposes issues of loyalty, betrayal, and honour.
What themes does the book explore?
It explores cultural identity, immigration, assimilation, and the clash between tradition and modernity.
Is this a true story?
No, it is a work of fiction by Elif Shafak.