Istanbul Passage
Istanbul Passage
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Istanbul, Turkey • 1940s
2013
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Istanbul Passage by Joseph Kanon follows a U.S. expat in post-World War II Istanbul involved in espionage. Tasked with facilitating the escape of a Romanian refugee, the protagonist navigates the murky world of clandestine operations, moral ambiguity, and shifting loyalties amid the backdrop of a city at the crossroads of history and politics.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Dark
Gritty
Melancholic
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Istanbul Passage by Joseph Kanon is praised for its atmospheric depiction of post-WWII Istanbul and intricate espionage plot. Readers appreciate the rich historical context and complex characters. However, some find the pacing slow and the narrative occasionally dense. Overall, it's a gripping spy novel that vividly captures a time of political tension.
Who Should Read Istanbul Passage?
A reader who enjoys Istanbul Passage by Joseph Kanon would likely appreciate historical thrillers set in post-WWII settings. Fans of le Carré's The Spy Who Came in from the Cold or Furst's Night Soldiers series, who enjoy espionage, moral ambiguity, and richly atmospheric narratives, would find this novel compelling.
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Novel • Fiction
Istanbul, Turkey • 1940s
2013
Adult
18+ years
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