My Name is Red
by Orhan Pamuk, Erdağ M. Göknar
My Name is Red by Orhan Pamuk, Erdağ M. Göknar holds a well received rating of 3.83 out of 5, based on 27.3K reader ratings. First published in 1998. The book spans 417 pages.
About My Name is Red
At once a fiendishly devious mystery, a beguiling love story, and a brilliant symposium on the power of art, My Name Is Red is a transporting tale set amid the splendor and religious intrigue of sixteenth-century Istanbul, from one of the most prominent contemporary Turkish writers.The Sultan has commissioned a cadre of the most acclaimed artists in the land to create a great book celebrating the glories of his realm. Their task: to illuminate the work in the European style. But because figurative art can be deemed an affront to Islam, this commission is a dangerous proposition indeed. The ruling elite therefore mustn’t know the full scope or nature of the project, and panic erupts when one of the chosen miniaturists disappears. The only clue to the mystery–or crime? –lies in the half-finished illuminations themselves. Part fantasy and part philosophical puzzle, My Name is Red is a kaleidoscopic journey to the intersection of art, religion, love, sex and power.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Orhan Pamuk, Erdağ M. Göknar |
| Published | 1998 |
| Pages | 417 |
| Genres | Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Arts & Photography |
| Average Rating | 3.83 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 27,314 |
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What genre is My Name is Red?
My Name is Red is categorized as Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Arts & Photography. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is My Name is Red worth reading?
Based on 27.3K reader ratings, My Name is Red has an average score of 3.83 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is My Name is Red?
My Name is Red has 417 pages.
Who wrote My Name is Red?
My Name is Red was written by Orhan Pamuk, Erdağ M. Göknar. It was first published in 1998.
What is the ISBN for My Name is Red?
The ISBN-13 for My Name is Red is 9780375706850.0.
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