The Gaze
The daringly funny historical novel from the bestselling author of There Are Rivers in the Sky
What's it about
Ever wonder how the way we look at others—and ourselves—shapes our entire lives? This daringly funny historical novel explores the power of the gaze, revealing how our perceptions can build or break relationships, identities, and even our sense of reality across centuries. You'll uncover the intertwined stories of a dwarf and a woman struggling with her weight in modern-day Istanbul, and a bizarre 19th-century love triangle. Through their eyes, you'll learn how society's judgments are formed and how you can challenge the gazes that try to define you. Discover the freedom that comes from seeing and being seen on your own terms.
Meet the author
Elif Shafak is an award-winning British-Turkish novelist and the most widely read female author in Turkey, celebrated for her powerful storytelling and advocacy for women's rights. A political scientist and academic, Shafak’s work masterfully blends Western and Eastern traditions, exploring themes of identity, memory, and cultural politics. Her unique background and intellectual curiosity allow her to challenge conventions and give voice to the silenced, a central theme in her daringly imaginative novel, The Gaze.
What's it about
Ever wonder how the way we look at others—and ourselves—shapes our entire lives? This daringly funny historical novel explores the power of the gaze, revealing how our perceptions can build or break relationships, identities, and even our sense of reality across centuries. You'll uncover the intertwined stories of a dwarf and a woman struggling with her weight in modern-day Istanbul, and a bizarre 19th-century love triangle. Through their eyes, you'll learn how society's judgments are formed and how you can challenge the gazes that try to define you. Discover the freedom that comes from seeing and being seen on your own terms.
Meet the author
Elif Shafak is an award-winning British-Turkish novelist and the most widely read female author in Turkey, celebrated for her powerful storytelling and advocacy for women's rights. A political scientist and academic, Shafak’s work masterfully blends Western and Eastern traditions, exploring themes of identity, memory, and cultural politics. Her unique background and intellectual curiosity allow her to challenge conventions and give voice to the silenced, a central theme in her daringly imaginative novel, The Gaze.
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