The only son of the Kazancı family, living in Arizona, whose past holds a dark secret connecting the two families. Structure and Style
An Armenian-American girl who secretly travels to Istanbul to find her family's ancestral home. La bastarda de Estambul - Elif Shafak.epub
Shafak uses sensory details—smells, tastes, and the chaotic sounds of Istanbul—to ground the heavy political themes. The only son of the Kazancı family, living
The novel is famously structured around food. Each chapter is named after an ingredient used in Aşure (Noah's Pudding), such as: Sugar Roasted Hazelnuts Pomegranate Seeds living in Arizona
The Kazancı household is almost entirely female, filled with "magical" elements and strong, often clashing, personalities. Key Characters