Mysterious, poetic, and intellectually thrilling — My Name Is Red by Nobel Prize–winning author Orhan Pamuk is a dazzling blend of murder mystery, historical fiction, and philosophical exploration. Set in 16th-century Ottoman Istanbul, the novel opens with a crime — and quickly unfolds into a rich tapestry of voices, secrets, and forbidden art.

Through multiple narrators, including the murderer, the victims, lovers, and even inanimate objects, Pamuk tells the story of court painters struggling between Islamic artistic traditions and Western influence. Beneath the surface mystery lies a deeper meditation on love, identity, art, religion, and the price of change.

This novel explores the tension between faith and innovation, East and West, individuality and tradition — all within a gripping narrative full of romance, suspense, and political intrigue. Pamuk’s storytelling is immersive, complex, and unforgettable.

PUBLISHER: FABER & FABER LTD

BINDING: PAPER BACK

LANGUAGE: ENGLISH

PAGES: 508