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Asya’s mother, a fiercely independent woman who refuses to follow traditional norms.

An Armenian-American girl who secretly travels to Istanbul to find her family's ancestral home.

The Bastard of Istanbul (Spanish: La bastarda de Estambul ) by Elif Shafak is a rich, multi-generational novel that explores the complex history of Turkey, the Armenian Genocide, and the intertwined lives of two families. La bastarda de Estambul - Elif Shafak.epub

The relationships between the aunts (Banú, Cevriye, Yıldız, and Zeliha) can be complex early on.

The Kazancı household is almost entirely female, filled with "magical" elements and strong, often clashing, personalities. Key Characters Asya’s mother, a fiercely independent woman who refuses

A rebellious nineteen-year-old living in Istanbul who loves nihilism and Johnny Cash. She is the "bastard" of the title.

This culinary metaphor culminates in the final chapter, where all ingredients (and family secrets) are brought together. She is the "bastard" of the title

Elif Shafak was prosecuted in Turkey for "insulting Turkishness" due to the fictional characters' discussions of the Armenian Genocide in this book. You can find more about her work and activism on the Official Elif Shafak Website .