My Name Is Red

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Paperback, 508 pages

English language

Published March 13, 2002 by Faber and Faber.

ISBN:
978-0-571-21224-8
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OCLC Number:
974026326

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In Istanbul, in the late the Sultan secretly commissions a great book: a celebration of his life and his empire, to be illuminated by the best artists of the day -- in the European manner. But when one of the miniaturists is murdered, their master has to seek outside help. Didthe dead painter fall victim to professional rivalry, romantic jealousy or religious terror?

A thrilling murder mystery, Mv Name is Red is also a stunning meditation on love, artistic devotion and the tensions between East and West --back cover

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reviewed My Name Is Red by Orhan Pamuk

Review of 'My Name Is Red' on 'Import'

My name is black. I am Red. I, Shekure. All things appear equal in the eyes of Allah.



A beautiful painting in a book. A medium transcribed, with the visions of the story from all angles portrayed through the individual perspectives of each chapter/painting. A subtle and intelligent murder mystery, a romantic tale, a classic, told through the eyes of portraits in a way that contorts the reader and makes them re-think everything they could know about art and perspective. Absolutely spectacular.

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Subjects

  • Modern fiction
  • Fiction