This epic novel is a brilliant exploration of the human condition, which requires us to cling desperately to the illusion that happiness, our idea of happiness, in the end will be attained, or else it’s hard to know what there is to live for. But his vision of her and of what they become together drives him on until the impossible is within reach. He understands that in spite of her beauty and personality, his beloved has flaws, is just a woman as he is just a man. His love is relentless and encompasses every part of his life, seemingly to the point of delusion, perhaps madness. The hero refuses to give up hope, and the story of his struggle is colourful, sad and heartbreaking. It’s a depiction of obsessions: of love and yearning, of collecting (actually hoarding) keepsakes related to the beloved, of clinging doggedly to memories and hopes and dreams, no matter what. This is an unusual love story set against a vivid portrayal of Istanbul society and Turkish culture. I love the sub-plot with Istanbul as the protagonist.Ī literary masterpiece brilliantly performed I suppose you have to work a little harder or be a little patient as he takes his time developing the characters, plot. Pamuk is reputedly not to everyone's taste. A classic, romantic woman with a strong mind. Who was the most memorable character of The Museum of Innocence and why?įuzun of course. The final chapters of the love story - but that would be spoiling it for you ! He is never easy to decipher and it will be along time before I feel I have truly discoveredI him But then that's the reason Pamuk is such a great writer: he lets the reader be involved.Įarly on, the chapter of the sacrificial goat. He is the ringmaster of his life and a great, rich character.
The ability of the writer to combine beautiful descriptive writing with character development and plot structure. What made the experience of listening to The Museum of Innocence the most enjoyable?
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