Candy Palace

Product description The novel "Candy Castle" by author Elif Shafak offers a rich humanistic scene filled with details, the events revolve inside one building in the heart of Istanbul, bringing together contrasting characters representing the facets of society with all its contradictions. The building, which was gifted by an aristocratic Russian immigrant to his beloved, turns into a lively stage reflecting societal tensions, where the lives of its residents—immigrants, minorities, and marginalized people—intersect, each with their own story and internal struggles. From a university professor to twins running a barbershop, from a religious man to a woman obsessed with cleanliness, the stories intertwine in an exciting narration revealing the secrets and contradictions of the human psyche. A deep novel that monitors society from within, offering a rich literary experience for lovers of multi-character human stories. Publisher: Al-Adab for the author Elif Shafak Number of pages: 552.