60 pages 2 hours read

Elif Shafak

Three Daughters Of Eve

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016

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Three Daughters of Eve by Elif Shafak follows the journey of a Turkish woman, Peri, who navigates her past and present across Istanbul and Oxford. Through complex relationships, including those with friends and a professor, the narrative explores themes of identity, faith, and the intersection of East and West.

Reviews & Readership

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Elif Shafak's Three Daughters of Eve is praised for its rich narrative and exploration of identity, faith, and feminism. Its intricate characters and cultural insights captivate readers, though some critique its pacing and narrative structure. The novel effectively weaves past and present, offering a thought-provoking exploration of complex themes.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Three Daughters Of Eve?

A reader interested in Three Daughters of Eve by Elif Shafak might enjoy complex narratives exploring faith, identity, and female friendship against socio-political backdrops, similar to those in The Bastard of Istanbul by Shafak and The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre

Literary Fiction

Themes

Emotions/Behavior: Memory

Emotions/Behavior: Regret

Emotions/Behavior: Shame & Pride