Tebessüm-i Elem

Kenan is a young man who reduces "westernization" and "civilization" to purely formal conditions, who is "far from his own reality and his people" and in this respect, a "caricature". Despite having a modern marriage and living a comfortable and happy life, Kenan's heart falls for a prostitute, Vuslat. Kenan, who continues his life as a mistress with union, goes to the point of divorcing his wife, quitting his job, falling out with his family and even going crazy. provides material. This raid, which reveals how young young men can be manipulated by the Haci-Hodja team of the neighborhood, is a reality in Turkey that we witness the cruelty and pain of seeing and experiencing even today...

Although Smile-i Elem takes place "all over" Istanbul. Popular regions of the Anatolian side such as Kadıköyü, Fenerbahçesi, Kurbagalidere, Heybeliada are at the center of the novel.



Number of Pages: 370

Print Year: 2013


Language: Turkish
Publisher: Everest Publications

First Printing Year: 2013

Number of Pages: 370

Language: Turkish