10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World by Elif Shafak (Author)
- Publisher: ENGLISH GENERAL BOOKS
- Availability: In Stock
- SKU: 36444
- Number of Pages: 312
Rs.320.00
Rs.425.00
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📘 Title Name: 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World
✍️ Author: Elif Shafak
🔹 Introduction:
Elif Shafak's 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World is a poignant novel that unravels the final moments of a woman’s life, blending memory, trauma, and resilience through lyrical storytelling. Set in Istanbul, it explores themes of identity, friendship, and the value of marginalized lives.
🔑 Key Points:
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The novel explores the last moments of Tequila Leila’s consciousness after death.
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Each minute reveals a vivid memory from her life, forming a nonlinear narrative.
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Richly set in Istanbul, showcasing its cultural complexity and social undercurrents.
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Deep focus on friendship, especially among outcasts and misfits.
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A powerful commentary on womanhood, marginalization, and mortality.