My Name is red

Brilliant! That says it all.

Orhan pamuk is a gifted writer. My name is red is quite an exquisite piece of fiction that’s very rare to find now a days. From the page one, it’s an interesting and a wonderful read.

The story revolves around miniaturists in Istanbul in early 15th century. The sultan of Istanbul has secretly placed an order to make book to reveal his might to Europeans (franks), only problem is that people think book contends are anti Islamic. There is also a notion that illustration in the book is dealt in a mix of venation and old master of herat style quite contrary to style followed by the miniaturist present at that time. The story starts with a murder of the a miniaturist who is one among the 4 assigned for this work. And until the second last chapter, the story is told by different characters in view that perceive and the most interesting part is - one would never leave the continuity of the read. Simply superb. The main characters are Black,Shekure, Elegant Enshinte, Effendi Enshinte, Olive, stork and butterfly.

As soon as I finished this book, I ran to the nearest book shop to get another book of his. The guy is too good and the mystery that he plots in a multifaceted manner is simply splendid. I am too thrilled and looking forward for a good read with book in my hand right now….!! Btw red got orhan the 2006 noble prize for literature .