Istanbul is a vast place. There are very conservative neighbourhoods, there are places that are upper class, Westernised, consuming Western culture.
Orhan PamukNationalism stems from catastrophes, whether they are caused by earthquakes or lost wars.
Orhan PamukI believe strongly in an author's moral responsibility. But his first obligation is to write good books.
Orhan PamukThe sight of snow made her think how beautiful and short life is and how, in spite of all their enmities, people have so very much in common; measured against eternity and the greatness of creation, the world in which they lived was narrow. That's why snow drew people together. It was as if snow cast a veil over hatreds, greed, and wrath and made everyone feel close to one another. -- Snow pg 119
Orhan Pamuk