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Bağdat Merkez

Baghdad Central

Penned By Elliott Colla
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Bağdat Merkez

Baghdad Central

Penned By Elliott Colla
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Editor's Note:
Encore Polisiye dizisinin bu ikinci kitabı polisiye okurlarına Irak işgali üzerine, Bağdat üzerine bir hazine sunuyor.Binbir Gece Masalları'nın diyarı Bağdat. Yazının doğduğu toprak. Binlerce yıllık kültürün adı. Sasanilerin, Aramilerin, Keldanilerin, Emevilerin, Safevilerin, Abbasilerin ülkesi. Osmanlının kıymetlisi. Binlerce yıl hükümranların fetih rüyalarını süslemiş, zenginliği başa bela bir kadim şehir. Kıyımlardan, tiranların zulmünden bolca almış nasibini. Son yüzyılda ABD ordusunun ve kimi Avrupa ülkelerinin, insanlarını binlerce cana kıyan Saddam'dan kurtarma ve "özgürleştirme projesi"nin zulmüne uğramaktan kurtulamamış bir kederli ülke. Bugün paylaşım savaşlarının bombaları altında yitip giden hayatların, toplu katliamların, hastalıkların, fakirliğin, açlığın, acımasızlığın binbir rengiyle gökkubbesi yasa boğulan Bağdat, bahtsızlığın diğer adı olmuş.Yazar Elliott Colla, özgürleştirme kisvesi altında tarumar edilen o güzelim kentin ve orada yaşayan insanların hüzünlü hikayesini yazmış. Eski emniyet görevlisi Muhsin Hızır El Hafaci'nin, hasta kızı Miruc'u kurtarmak için Amerikalılarla çalışmak zorunda kalışının, acımasızlığın, geçmişe özlemin, kaybolan kadınların, yitirilen oğulların, zulmün, haksızlığın, muktedirin kibri karşısında boyun eğmemenin, tevazunun, aşkın, sevginin, unutmamanın hikayesi. Gördüğü işkence, aşağılama ve haksızlıklar karşısında Hafaci'ye dayanma gücü veren tek şey, insanlığa inancını yitirmediği tek sığınak, çocukluğunda hafızasına nakşettiği mısralar. Nazik El Melaike'nin, Mütenebbi'nin, Mar'uf El Rusafi'nin, Şanfara'nın mısralarında bulduğu cansuyu. Kızı Miruc'a da aktarmış, öğretmiş bu mısraları. Zulmün ve yıkımın koyu bir toz bulutu gibi üzerine çöktüğü koca şehir, baba-kızın birlikte okuduğu mısralarda hayat buluyor yeniden. Bağdat Merkez unutmamanın, hatırlamanın, hafızanın, yok olmaya direnişin öyküsü. Mısraların, masalların Dicle'nin nabzında uğuldadığı, beşerin nisyan ile malul olmayışının öyküsü.-Sırlarlarla dolu gözü pek bir cinayet öyküsü, üstelik kanlı bir savaşın ortasındaki Bağdat'ta.--Jane Jakeman, The Independent--Colla acımasızlığı anlatmada gerçek bir usta.--Jonathan Guyer, The Guardian--Bağdat Merkez herhalde Amerikan işgalini bir Irak milliyetçisi gözüyle anlatmayı deneyen tek çalışmadır... Bu kara roman, bir işbirlikçinin kafasının içine ve onun askeri işgaldeki rolüne derinlemesine bir bakış aslında.--Neve Gordon, Los Angeles Review of Books-

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Length 312 Pages
Language Tur
Imprint Encore Yayınları
Released January 1, 2014
Identifier (ISBN) 31225160
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Brian Rodriguez
Brian Rodriguez November 11, 2025
"Absolutely brilliant. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece."
Nancy Green
Nancy Green March 24, 2025
"Masterpiece from start to finish. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. I am now a lifelong fan of this author."
Daniel Adams
Daniel Adams September 07, 2024
"Excellent, though slightly flawed. Beautiful writing, though I craved slightly more depth in the lore. Still, undeniably engaging. A solid 4 stars from me."
Linda Mitchell
Linda Mitchell October 30, 2025
"A profoundly satisfying read. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece."
Nicholas Lee
Nicholas Lee January 23, 2025
"A very strong entry. A brilliant concept executed with flair. Just a few pacing choices I would change. A very distinguished novel."
Daniel White
Daniel White October 27, 2024
"It was adequate. It verged on repetitive in the second act. A more concise edit would have served it well. A fair 3 stars."
Michelle Williams
Michelle Williams May 12, 2025
"A highly sophisticated read. A brilliant concept executed with flair. Just a few pacing choices I would change. A wonderful companion for a quiet weekend."
Michael Moore
Michael Moore December 05, 2025
"Not entirely to my refined tastes. Certain acts were fascinating, while others felt like a slight endeavor to complete. Perfectly average."
Robert Gomez
Robert Gomez December 03, 2024
"A profoundly satisfying read. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. An effortless 5 stars."
Joseph Garcia
Joseph Garcia September 18, 2024
"A profoundly satisfying read. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. Worth every moment spent reading."
Joshua Mitchell
Joshua Mitchell March 16, 2025
"I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. The protagonist was compelling, though some subplots felt slightly overshadowed. Quite impressive overall."
Donna Martin
Donna Martin April 11, 2024
"Absolutely brilliant. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre."
Linda Young
Linda Young March 22, 2024
"Exceeded all my expectations. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre."
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