The Red-Haired Woman: A Novel
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The Red-Haired Woman: A Novel

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“The Red-Haired Woman” by Orhan Pamuk, Nobel Prize winner and author of “Snow” and “My Name Is Red,” tells a captivating tale of a well digger and his apprentice searching for water near Istanbul. Their bond deepens amidst the summer heat, but a seductive red-haired woman from a traveling theatre captivates the young apprentice, leading to a tragic accident and a life-altering mystery. Explore themes of family, romance, and East meets West in this enchanting novel.

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  • ISBN-13: 9780143444558
  • Publisher: Penguin
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Width: 13.7Â mm
  • ISBN-10: 0143444557
  • Publisher Date: 17 Aug 2018
  • Height: 21.6Â mm
  • No of Pages: 264Â

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Weight 0.5 kg

14 reviews for The Red-Haired Woman: A Novel

  1. Yogita Waghey –

    A complex and challenging read. This is good as long as there’s no expectation of a neatly tied-up resolution at the conclusion.

  2. Suyash Pratap Rana –

    Absolutely captivating! The mystery kept me hooked from beginning to end. Pamuk’s storytelling is just brilliant.

  3. Jyoti –

    I was completely absorbed in the story. The characters were flawed and relatable, and the plot twists kept me guessing.

  4. Vansh Suri –

    Beautifully written, but very disturbing plot. I struggled with some of the themes and found the overall tone quite bleak.

  5. Vaishnavi Rajput –

    Worth reading for Pamuk’s beautiful prose alone. The story itself is interesting but sometimes felt a bit too metaphorical.

  6. Kalpana Prasad –

    I found the symbolism to be heavy-handed at times. Still, a compelling narrative about fate and consequence. The woman character was really good

  7. Rakesh Kumar Sharma –

    A beautiful, albeit slow-paced, story of fathers and sons. Pamuk’s writing is always exquisite. The ending was a bit abrupt for me though.

  8. Isha Na –

    Pamuk’s prose is lyrical as always. The characters were well-developed, but the plot felt a bit convoluted at times. Still, worth reading.

  9. Manasvi Saboo –

    A good book, but not great. The exploration of Oedipal themes was interesting, but I expected more from a Nobel laureate.

  10. Sarthak Beniwal –

    Intriguing story, especially the exploration of Eastern and Western cultures. I wasn’t completely sold on the ending, but overall, a thought-provoking read.

  11. Deepanshi Chhabra –

    I enjoyed the setting and the historical context. The pacing was uneven, and I found myself losing interest in the middle. Not my favorite Pamuk.

  12. Rohit Batra –

    A story that stays with you long after you finish reading. The ending left me with many questions and a sense of unease.

  13. Jharinath Ilaparti –

    A masterfully crafted novel with complex themes. The Red-Haired Woman is a bit too much to take on. Overall, it was a beautiful and tragic read.

  14. Mayank Dhanjal –

    Pamuk’s writing style is enchanting, drawing you into the world he creates. A must-read for fans of literary fiction, though a bit depressing.

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