The Architect's Apprentice

Good quality and good packaging

Love this author's books, this one was my first of Elif Shafak's book. I really like the story plot although towards the end it is kinda dragging. If u like architecture, n the whole turkish vibe in stories of olden times, u'll definitely love it.

After reading 40 rules of love , I actually fell in love with her writing style... almost read all her books. This one’s Elif Shafak’s epic ninth novel which commemorates another great Ottoman art form, architecture, in a narrative sprawling across most of a century (1546-1632). This edifying, emotionally forceful novel shows how hate and envy destroy, and how love might build the world anew.

Excellent one

Very well written book nicely connecting the dots of Ottoman and Turkish history. She has a nice writing style that somehow makes the story livelier and I enjoyed reading it over a couple of weeks

Enjoyed the novel. History of Turkey. Love between the boy and the elephant. Got interested and will certainly visit great mosques of Turkey.

I like all the novels I have read by Elif Shafak. I like her narrative techniques, lyrical language and diversity of characters and viewpoints.

Very descriptive and interesting narrative. Shafak paints a pretty picture with her words and her characters seem life-like. A great introduction into Turkish architecture and builders.