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The Bastard of Istambul: Elif Shafak

The only rational paragraph:

"the truth is ..... some among the Armenians in the diaspora would never want the Turks to recognize the genocide. If they do so, they will pull the rug out from under our feet and take the strongest bond that unite us. Just as the Turks have been in the habit of denying their wrongdoing, the Armenians have been in the habit of savoring the cocoon of victimhood. Apparently, there are some old habits that need to be changed on both sides."

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

My opinion about the author is that he is too inspired from Eastern and Arab part of the world, especially the literature. His book's names and characters reflect this inspiration: Aleph, Maktub, Alchemist, (the female in the novel is Fatima). The story of Alchemist might be inspired of copied from one of the Arab tales. I have read it earlier , do not remember when and where but when I read this novel I realized that this is not something new, however the treatment to the story has been changed but the central idea is the same.

You may disagree with me, But I am SURE..!

“When a person really desires something, all the universe conspires to help that person to realize his dream,” said the alchemist, echoing the words of the old king.

"Wherever your Heart is, There you will find your Treasure"

“Love is the falcon’s flight over Desert's Sands"

“This is what we call love, When you are loved, you can do anything in creation."