Description
- ISBN-13: 9780143425465
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
- Publisher Imprint: Penguin
- Language: English
- Weight: 500 gr
- ISBN-10: 0143425463
- Publisher Date: October’2015
- Binding: Paperback
- No of Pages: 168
Original price was: ₹299.00.₹224.25Current price is: ₹224.25.
Embark on a 17th-century journey with “The White Castle” by Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk. A Venetian scholar, captured and enslaved in Constantinople, encounters his doppelganger, Hoja. Explore themes of identity, scholarship, and savagery in this captivating historical novel. ISBN: 9780143425465
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Gowri Krishna V R –
Pamuk’s prose is lyrical, and the themes explored are profound. A challenging but rewarding read. Highly recommend.
Kaushank Verma –
A masterpiece! Pamuk’s writing is stunning, and the story is both captivating and thought-provoking. Highly recommend reading it.
Ishita Jain –
Pamuk’s writing is beautiful, as always. The story of the Venetian and Hoja is thought-provoking. A good read.
Shlok Mohaley –
Found it a bit slow to start, but once the story picked up, I was hooked. The characters are well-developed.
Manvi Singh –
This was a great book, though there was something lost in translation that kept it from being great. Highly recommend it.
Rahul Rakesh –
I struggled to connect with the characters. The story felt a bit detached and academic to read.
Shambhavi Kalash –
I liked the premise, but I wished the story moved faster. I almost stopped reading it. It was okay, but not great.
Khushi Sharma –
A wonderful book that is very easy to read. The way in which the characters are potrayed makes them extremely engaging
Divyadharshan P –
The story was interesting, but the writing style felt a bit dense at times. Worth reading with patience.
Ishant Pawar –
The ending was a bit confusing, but overall, I enjoyed the book. Lots of thought-provoking ideas. Fine novel.
Yogesh Jijhontiya –
Pamuk is a great writer and did not disappoint. This novel kept me engaged from start to finish. Great.
Muskaan Grover –
A captivating journey through th-century Constantinople. The exploration of identity is masterfully done. Highly recommend.
Divyan Aggarwal –
A fascinating exploration of identity and culture. I enjoyed the historical setting and the unique characters. Recommended!
Manasi Prabhakar Bele –
What a beautiful book. I couldn’t believe how quickly the story came to an end; I wish that it could’ve kept going forever!
Yati Vinayaka –
I expected more from a Nobel laureate. The story was interesting enough but didn’t quite live up to the hype.
Sanjana –
One of Pamuk’s best! The White Castle is mesmerizing and beautifully written, and the plot is engaging and clever.
Khushi Panchariya –
Intriguing premise, but the pacing felt uneven. Some parts were captivating, others dragged. Explores interesting themes though.
Ritik Sharma –
A great historical novel that kept me engaged. The characters were richly developed. I recommend this to others!
Aahana Moral –
Not my favorite Pamuk novel, but still worth reading for his beautiful writing and historical detail. Worth a try.