tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3261183627726791341.post4472000893179207638..comments2024-03-08T03:15:51.487-08:00Comments on A Plethora of Postcards: Map of Istanbul, TurkeyMaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04077250414047064301noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3261183627726791341.post-83000375432578794062009-11-18T12:51:51.141-08:002009-11-18T12:51:51.141-08:00Hi Evelyn (and Mary): I agree that My Name Is Red ...Hi Evelyn (and Mary): I agree that My Name Is Red is worth a look. But for Pamuk's singular musings on his home city, I'd recommend his book of essays: Istanbul: Memories and the City.Christophernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3261183627726791341.post-43504632553686246962009-11-07T11:41:23.294-08:002009-11-07T11:41:23.294-08:00My husband spent part of his childhood in Istanbul...My husband spent part of his childhood in Istanbul and he and I have visited as well.<br />It is truly a powerfully fascinating city. If you like to read then you should take a look at Orhan Pamuk's book My Name is Red which is set in istanbul at the time of the Ottoman Empire.<br />Evelyn in MontrealEvelyn Yvonne Theriaulthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04512331037467548666noreply@blogger.com