The Architect's Apprentice
by:
Elif Shafak (author)
Elif Shafak (author)
The Architect's Apprentice is a dazzling and intricate tale from Elif Shafak, bestselling author of The Bastard of Istanbul. 'There were six of us: the master, the apprentices and the white elephant. We built everything together...' Sixteenth century Istanbul: a stowaway arrives in...
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The Architect's Apprentice is a dazzling and intricate tale from Elif Shafak, bestselling author of The Bastard of Istanbul. 'There were six of us: the master, the apprentices and the white elephant. We built everything together...' Sixteenth century Istanbul: a stowaway arrives in the city bearing an extraordinary gift for the Sultan. The boy is utterly alone
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Format: ebook
ISBN:
9780241970959
Publisher: Penguin
Edition language: English
Actually wasn't going to read this for the Paint it Black Square but then realized it worked. Happy Day. I am finding writing this review difficult. On one hand, this is a magic novel. On the other hand, it is a quiet novel - not so much a book of great events, though a great man is a supporting ...
The beginning was beautiful. The end was beautiful. The middle was like molasses on a cold day. A worthwhile read if you can make it through The Domes.