Madonna in a Fur Coat by Sabahattin Ali

Madonna in a Fur Coat

Sabahattin Ali with David Selim Sayers, Alexander Dawe (Translator), Maureen Freely (Translator)

192 pages first pub 1943 (view editions)

fiction classics literary romance emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who appreciate introspective, emotionally layered narratives that explore the complexities of love and longing through a melancholic yet atmospheric lens.

Description

The bestselling Turkish classic of love and longing in a changing world, available in English for the first time. 'It is, perhaps, easier to dismiss a man whose face gives no indication of an inner life. And what a pity that is: a dash of curiosit...

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Community Reviews

4.18
based on 4,063 reviews

Moods

emotional: 85%

sad: 77%

reflective: 69%

dark: 14%

inspiring: 9%

mysterious: 9%

hopeful: 7%

tense: 7%

challenging: 6%

adventurous: 4%

relaxing: 2%

funny: 1%

lighthearted: 1%


Pace

22% of readers chose fast
58% of readers chose medium
19% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

3% of readers chose Plot
14% of readers chose A mix
81% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

32% of readers chose Yes
45% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
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Loveable characters?

53% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
13% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

46% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
35% of readers chose No
10% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

77% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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