Araf

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Araf

Araf

Written by Elif Shafak
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Yalnızlık, yabancılık, dil ve zaman üzerine bir roman...Kim gerçek yabancı - bir ülkede yaşayıp başka bir yere ait olduğunu bilen mi, yoksa kendi ülkesinde yabancı hayatı sürüp, ait olacak başka bir yeri de olmayan mı?İsimlerin yabancı memleketlere ayak uydurma sürecinde muhakkak bir şeyler eksilir - bazen bir nokta, bazen bir harf ya da vurgu. Yabancının isminin başına gelenler pişmiş tavuğun olmasa da pişmiş ıspanağın başına gelenlere benzer - ana malzemeye yeni bir tat eklenmesine eklenmiştir de kalıpta gözle görülür bir çekme olmuştur bu arada. Yabancı işte ilk bu fireyi vermeyi öğrenir. Yabancı bir ülkede yaşamının birinci icabı insanın en aşina olduğu şeye, ismine yabancılaşmasıdır.(Arka Kapak)"Ne hoş tesadüf," dedi Debra zoraki bir neşeyle, "çok sevindim. Ne kadar iyi bir ahçı olduğunu biliyorum." Değişik bir hali vardı, okuma grubundakinden çok daha kendine güvenli görünüyordu. "Senin için bir sakıncası yoksa çalışmaya hemen başlayalım, zaman geçiyor ve hiçbir şey hazır değil."Alegre'yi soktuğu çivit mavisi mutfak duvardan duvara paketler, kutular, konserve kutuları ve kavanozlarla doluydu, gıda, gıda, gıda. Misafirlerin yediden sonra gelecekleri ve büyük olasılıkla sekiz buçuk civarında kurt gibi acıkacakları söylendi. Toplam yirmi iki kişi bekleniyordu. "Biz de iki kişiyiz. Doyuracak yirmi dört boğaz eder. Ne dersin? Başarabilir miyiz?"Ama çok geçmeden ortaya çıkacağı üzre "biz" diye bir şey yoktu. Sadece Alegre vardı. Kendi ahçılık tarihinde bu kadar kısa sürede, bu kadar çok insan için bu kadar çok yemek pişirdiği olmamıştı hiç. Yine de yiyecek konusunda kendisine böyle muhtaç olunması sinirlerini yatıştırmış olacaktı çünkü kendini bu işin altından kalkmaya tamamen muktedir hissediyordu. O malzemeleri incelerken Debra Ellen Thompson da onu inceleyecek vakit buldu. Alegre'nin değişik bir hali vardı şimdi, okuma grubunda olduğundan daha az ürkekti.Gerçekten de kendinden emindi Alegre, hatta Debra nihayet mutfak kapısının öteki tarafındaki sürekli mızıldanan kadın sesinin yardımına koşup onu mutfakta yalnız bıraktığında kendine güveni iyice artacaktı; dışarıdan gelen sese bakılırsa biri oturma odasını akşam için derleyip toplamaya çalışıyor ama aslında bu işi yapmak istemiyordu, hem de hiç. Alegre mutfakta tek başına kalınca oturma odasında olanları hiç merak etmedi, tıpkı evin geri kalanıyla ya da misafirlerin nasıl insanlar olduklarıyla ilgilenmediği gibi. O olmak istediği mutfakta. Başka birine ait olsa da onun mutfağıydı burası artık. Tek bilmek istediği tam olarak ne pişirmesinin istendiğiydi. Ama kimse bu konuyu açıklığa kavuşturmak için gelmedi. Onun yerine içeri komik, basık burunlu, aşırı uzun tüylü, duman grisi tombul bir kedi girdi ihtişamla, hemen onun arkasından da ne işler karıştırdığını anlamak için yine aynı türden, tekir ve belki daha az mağrur bir başka kedi geldi. Evsahiplerinin ona nasıl bir menü istedikleri konusunda ipucu verecek kadar sorumlu davranmasını beklemekten ve kedileri seyretmekten sıkılan Alegre bu yiyecek gemisinin tek kaptanının kendisi olduğuna ve karar vermenin de kendisine düştüğüne kanaat getirdi. Buzdolabında bulduğu keçi peynirini pidelerin üzerine ufaladı. Dolaplarda bir sürü ton balığı konservesi buldu ve bunlardan bol bol şehriyeli ton balığı fettuccine yaptı. Buzluktaki kıyma çabucak köfteye dönüştü; tezgâhın üzerindeki lahana barbunyalı lahana salatası oldu; artık mısırların bir kısmı puding, geri kalanı mısırlı kabak sotesi halini aldı. Patatesler her zamanki gibi fazlasıyla işe yaradı. Alegre onları haşladı, kızarttı, fırınladı, ezdi, üzerlerine çeşit çeşit baharatlarla soslar döktü. Geri kalanları domuz pastırması ve peynirle doldurdu. Dolaplarda bulduğu tako soslarının hiçbirini fazla tutmasa da tavuklu burritos doldurdu. Fıstıklı banma sosu ve tavuk ciğerli börek hazırladı. Bildik aperitifleri sıraladı – sarımsak soslu karides, söğüş salata ve peynirler. İki koca kâse cevizli Sezar salatası ve birilerinin bütün bunlara rağmen aç kalması ihtimaline karşı yirmi dört tane hindili klüp sandvici yan yana dizdi. Geri kalan yumurtalarla limon suyunu limon kremalı turta yapmakta kullandı. Buzdolabında gördüğü yığın yığın muzla da muzlu turta yapmayı planlıyordu ki, yorgunluktan bitkin düştüğü için oturup biraz dinlenmesi gerekti.Bu yiyeceklerin hiçbirini değil yemek tatmak dahi istemiyordu. Çantasını dolduran kırmızı greyfurtları çıkardı ve çiğnerken hesaba başladı: 11 kırmızı greyfurt, her biri 70 kalori, toplamda 910 kalori!"Şu hale bak, inanamıyorum!" Debra Ellen Thompson iki küsur saattir adımını atmadığı mutfağa girdiğinde bağırmaktan kendini alamamıştı. Tezgâhın üzerindeki her yemeğin karşısında konuk selamlar gibi tek tek saygıyla durdu. "Tanrım, ne diyeceğimi bilemiyorum. Muhteşem bir iş çıkarmışsın. Bu müthiş! Müthiş!"Ama kendisi "müthiş! müthiş!" görünmüyordu hatta "müthiş!" bile görünmüyordu. Daha ziyade saatlerdir ağlıyormuş gibi görünüyordu."Sen iyi misin?" diye sordu Alegre kaşla göz ara...

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Pages 352
Language Tur
Publisher Metis Yayınları
Published 2004
ISBN 281346
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Elif Shafak

Elif Shafak is a writer and avid reader based in the Pacific Northwest. Before pursuing writing full-time, they spent over a decade working in education. When not working on their next book, Elif Shafak can usually be found hiking with their dog or trying out new coffee shops in their neighborhood.

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Exceeded all my expectations. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
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Exceeded all my expectations. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
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Not entirely to my refined tastes. It possessed moments of brilliance, but the narrative felt slightly disjointed ultimately. Perhaps more aligned with a different audience's tastes.
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Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. A true literary gem.
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Masterpiece from start to finish. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. A true literary gem.
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Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. A brilliant concept executed with flair. Just a few pacing choices I would change. I would highly recommend this to discerning readers.
James Lewis
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Excellent, though slightly flawed. It held my rapt attention, even when certain twists were telegraphed. Quite impressive overall.
Andrew Baker
Andrew Baker May 15, 2024
A very strong entry. A brilliant concept executed with flair. Just a few pacing choices I would change. Quite impressive overall.
Michael Diaz
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Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
Donald Mitchell
Donald Mitchell March 31, 2025
Absolutely brilliant. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
Ryan Diaz
Ryan Diaz March 02, 2024
I was completely blown away. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
John Allen
John Allen October 20, 2025
I find myself somewhat conflicted. The tempo was somewhat languid, and I found my mind wandering. Not poor, simply average. Perfectly average.
Mary Harris
Mary Harris October 28, 2024
I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. A brilliant concept executed with flair. Just a few pacing choices I would change. Quite impressive overall.
Barbara Walker
Barbara Walker October 30, 2025
I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. A very distinguished novel.
Dorothy Taylor
Dorothy Taylor June 06, 2025
An acceptable diversion. The tempo was somewhat languid, and I found my mind wandering. Not poor, simply average. A fair 3 stars.
Brian Johnson
Brian Johnson October 17, 2025
Masterpiece from start to finish. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. A true literary gem.
Stephanie Harris
Stephanie Harris August 29, 2025
It was adequate. The tempo was somewhat languid, and I found my mind wandering. Not poor, simply average. Unlikely to reread, but a reasonable expenditure of time.
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Michael Smith January 11, 2025
It was adequate. It verged on repetitive in the second act. A more concise edit would have served it well. Perfectly average.
Michael Diaz
Michael Diaz May 21, 2025
Absolutely brilliant. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
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Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. Beautiful writing, though I craved slightly more depth in the lore. Still, undeniably engaging. Quite impressive overall.
Ryan Williams
Ryan Williams August 02, 2024
Such a rich narrative. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. An effortless 5 stars.
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A highly sophisticated read. Beautiful writing, though I craved slightly more depth in the lore. Still, undeniably engaging. I would highly recommend this to discerning readers.
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Absolutely brilliant. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. Worth every moment spent reading.
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I was completely blown away. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. A true literary gem.
David Jackson
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I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. I would highly recommend this to discerning readers.
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Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. An effortless 5 stars.
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Exceeded all my expectations. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
Patricia Jackson
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I was completely blown away. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
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A decent, if standard, experience. It verged on repetitive in the second act. A more concise edit would have served it well. Suitable if your reading queue is empty.
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Not entirely to my refined tastes. It verged on repetitive in the second act. A more concise edit would have served it well. A fair 3 stars.
Ashley Diaz
Ashley Diaz December 01, 2024
Masterpiece from start to finish. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. A true literary gem.
Paul Walker
Paul Walker February 15, 2024
Such a rich narrative. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. A true literary gem.
Michael Clark
Michael Clark October 25, 2024
A profoundly satisfying read. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. Worth every moment spent reading.
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Donald Flores November 21, 2024
A highly sophisticated read. Beautiful writing, though I craved slightly more depth in the lore. Still, undeniably engaging. A very distinguished novel.
Jacob Johnson
Jacob Johnson February 01, 2024
Such a rich narrative. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. A true literary gem.
Cynthia Gomez
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Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. The protagonist was compelling, though some subplots felt slightly overshadowed. A wonderful companion for a quiet weekend.
Deborah White
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A profoundly satisfying read. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
Donald Hill
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A highly sophisticated read. Beautiful writing, though I craved slightly more depth in the lore. Still, undeniably engaging. A solid 4 stars from me.
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Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. Worth every moment spent reading.
Anthony Johnson
Anthony Johnson November 19, 2025
Such a rich narrative. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. Worth every moment spent reading.
Patricia Jones
Patricia Jones August 03, 2024
Absolutely brilliant. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
Donald Torres
Donald Torres October 11, 2024
Masterpiece from start to finish. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. Worth every moment spent reading.
Steven Taylor
Steven Taylor January 03, 2024
A profoundly satisfying read. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
Richard Rodriguez
Richard Rodriguez September 17, 2024
Such a rich narrative. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
Michael Clark
Michael Clark December 27, 2025
Exceeded all my expectations. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
Jessica Smith
Jessica Smith April 14, 2025
Exceeded all my expectations. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. A true literary gem.
Donna Hernandez
Donna Hernandez October 01, 2024
Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
Linda Gomez
Linda Gomez December 07, 2024
A profoundly satisfying read. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. A true literary gem.
Mark Moore
Mark Moore April 14, 2024
Exceeded all my expectations. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
Amanda Baker
Amanda Baker January 25, 2025
Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
Andrew  Davis
Andrew Davis July 30, 2024
I was completely blown away. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
Barbara Thompson
Barbara Thompson March 08, 2024
A highly sophisticated read. It held my rapt attention, even when certain twists were telegraphed. A solid 4 stars from me.
Richard Lewis
Richard Lewis January 25, 2024
Such a rich narrative. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. A true literary gem.
Dorothy Jones
Dorothy Jones May 02, 2025
Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. Beautiful writing, though I craved slightly more depth in the lore. Still, undeniably engaging. A solid 4 stars from me.
Cynthia Robinson
Cynthia Robinson September 01, 2024
Such a rich narrative. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
Ryan Robinson
Ryan Robinson October 19, 2024
Masterpiece from start to finish. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. Worth every moment spent reading.
Charles Brown
Charles Brown September 12, 2025
A highly sophisticated read. A brilliant concept executed with flair. Just a few pacing choices I would change. Quite impressive overall.
Linda Garcia
Linda Garcia November 19, 2025
A profoundly satisfying read. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. A true literary gem.
James Williams
James Williams December 13, 2025
Such a rich narrative. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
Gary Hill
Gary Hill May 22, 2024
Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
Kevin Thompson
Kevin Thompson July 06, 2024
Absolutely brilliant. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. Worth every moment spent reading.
Mark Taylor
Mark Taylor November 26, 2025
A highly sophisticated read. A brilliant concept executed with flair. Just a few pacing choices I would change. Quite impressive overall.
Sarah Adams
Sarah Adams July 07, 2025
Exceeded all my expectations. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. A true literary gem.
Paul Adams
Paul Adams August 03, 2024
I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. I would highly recommend this to discerning readers.
Joseph Scott
Joseph Scott January 14, 2024
Exceeded all my expectations. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
Dorothy Reyes
Dorothy Reyes July 10, 2024
Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. A true literary gem.
Nicholas Lewis
Nicholas Lewis April 23, 2025
Exceeded all my expectations. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. Worth every moment spent reading.
Mark Taylor
Mark Taylor May 29, 2024
Exceeded all my expectations. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. An effortless 5 stars.
Amanda Rodriguez
Amanda Rodriguez December 09, 2025
A profoundly satisfying read. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. An effortless 5 stars.
Andrew Lopez
Andrew Lopez July 13, 2025
Masterpiece from start to finish. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
Jacob Nguyen
Jacob Nguyen October 02, 2024
A profoundly satisfying read. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. A true literary gem.
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