Overview
Dreaming of a better life for her son, Vasfiās mother encourages him to attend medical school, so he can become a great doctor. But Vasfiās infatuation with the beguiling Zeynep, and his fiery temper, destroy this promising future in a night: Quarreling over Zeynep, he kills his cousin in a drunken brawl, and spends the next 12 years in prison.
After his release, he struggles to get by in a world that has moved on without him. He hardly recognizes Zeynep, now a bitter, tightfisted shop owner. Homeless and unable to find work in Ankara or Istanbul, he relies on the kindness of others: an old woman who offers him shelter, because he reminds her of her lost son; a friend from prison who secures him a job as a construction worker.
In this tragic yet vibrant portrait of a life derailed, Suat DerviÅ offers an insightful, deeply humane perspective on the margins of society.
This book title, The Prisoner of Ankara (A Novel), ISBN: 9781892746931, by Suat Dervis, Maureen Freely, published by Other Press (December 10, 2024) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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