The Oracle of Stamboul
Autor Michael David Lukasen Limba Engleză Paperback – 28 feb 2011
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781443405072
ISBN-10: 1443405078
Pagini: 304
Dimensiuni: 140 x 210 x 17 mm
Greutate: 0.34 kg
Editura: Harper Collins Publishers
Colecția HarperPerennial
ISBN-10: 1443405078
Pagini: 304
Dimensiuni: 140 x 210 x 17 mm
Greutate: 0.34 kg
Editura: Harper Collins Publishers
Colecția HarperPerennial
Recenzii
“Beguiling. . . . Lukas veers from the tried-and-true, making The Oracle of Stamboul a novel that offers delightful surprises.”
“Lukas . . . brings a raconteur’s sense of storytelling, a traveler’s eye for color and a scholar’s sense of history to his first novel. . . . Lukas has given us a Turkish delight.”
“An enchanting, gorgeous read . . . Lukas captures the scents and sounds, the vivid beauty, the subtle intrigue and simultaneous naivety, of the Ottoman Empire unaware of its imminent demise.”
“A stunning debut . . . Lukas has managed to create an instant classic that feels as if it should be retroactively slipped into the great libraries of the old world.”
“Michael David Lukas charms in his debut.”
“A lyrical debut…A passionate novel that beautifully conveys the flavor of Turkish culture…focusing on the effect a young prodigy has on the political leaders of the time.”
“This first novel by a promising young writer is both vivid historical fiction and a haunting fable.”
“The exotic sights and sounds of nineteenth-century Turkey spring vividly to life in Lukas’ promising debut.”
“A magical debut.”
“The Oracle of Stamboul is a delight, a gem of a first novel.”
“[An] impressive debut novel.”
“THE ORACLE OF STAMBOUL is one of those debuts that defies the norm.”
“...this riveting debut novel not only captures the atmosphere of the exotic European crossroads but also introduces a young girl who is utterly captivating.”
“In his enchanting debut novel, Michael David Lukas captures the mystical world of the Ottoman Empire.”-
“A gem of a first novel…an appealing blend of magical and historical realism…This is a polished literary work that will appeal to a wide readership.”
“A beautifully written debut novel. . . . Political intrigue, historical upheaval and Eastern mysticism come together in surprising ways as Lukas brings the book to a poignant conclusion tinged with magical realism.”
“An enchanting literary debut…A charming tale of passion and intrigue…that could be read in one sitting, spine-tingling descriptions will transport readers to another place and time.”
“Lukas . . . brings a raconteur’s sense of storytelling, a traveler’s eye for color and a scholar’s sense of history to his first novel. . . . Lukas has given us a Turkish delight.”
“An enchanting, gorgeous read . . . Lukas captures the scents and sounds, the vivid beauty, the subtle intrigue and simultaneous naivety, of the Ottoman Empire unaware of its imminent demise.”
“A stunning debut . . . Lukas has managed to create an instant classic that feels as if it should be retroactively slipped into the great libraries of the old world.”
“Michael David Lukas charms in his debut.”
“A lyrical debut…A passionate novel that beautifully conveys the flavor of Turkish culture…focusing on the effect a young prodigy has on the political leaders of the time.”
“This first novel by a promising young writer is both vivid historical fiction and a haunting fable.”
“The exotic sights and sounds of nineteenth-century Turkey spring vividly to life in Lukas’ promising debut.”
“A magical debut.”
“The Oracle of Stamboul is a delight, a gem of a first novel.”
“[An] impressive debut novel.”
“THE ORACLE OF STAMBOUL is one of those debuts that defies the norm.”
“...this riveting debut novel not only captures the atmosphere of the exotic European crossroads but also introduces a young girl who is utterly captivating.”
“In his enchanting debut novel, Michael David Lukas captures the mystical world of the Ottoman Empire.”-
“A gem of a first novel…an appealing blend of magical and historical realism…This is a polished literary work that will appeal to a wide readership.”
“A beautifully written debut novel. . . . Political intrigue, historical upheaval and Eastern mysticism come together in surprising ways as Lukas brings the book to a poignant conclusion tinged with magical realism.”
“An enchanting literary debut…A charming tale of passion and intrigue…that could be read in one sitting, spine-tingling descriptions will transport readers to another place and time.”