10 minutes 38 seconds in this strange world

Description

10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World is a novel by Elif Shafak, first published in 2019. It’s a moving and poetic work that blends elements of realism and mysticism, focusing on themes of memory, marginalization, friendship, and the resilience of the human spirit.

• Memory and mortality: The novel explores how identity and memory persist even after death.

• Friendship as salvation: Shafak emphasizes the importance of chosen families for those rejected by society.

• Social hypocrisy and marginalization: It shines a harsh light on how Turkish society treats sex workers, women, LGBTQ+ people, and the poor.

• Spirituality and mysticism: The narrative style blends sensual realism with a spiritual lens, reflecting Sufi and Eastern storytelling traditions.