Night

by Bilge Karasu

A political narrative about life in a world of violence, paranoia, and deception culminates in a disastrous foreign conference, and is accompanied by footnotes and asides that present the observances of four supplemental characters.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0807118494
• ISBN13: 9780807118498
• Release Date: April 1994
• Publisher: Louisiana State University Press
• Length: 142 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.7" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

a nightmare lived by a -incidentally- gay mr. K

...is it celine, is it monsieur k. or is it 'at long last love?' as the song has it. this is one the most accomplished books of its kind- leaves you in a void, a whirlwind, you name it. the night of the title is one of terror and anticipation- metaphorical, political and sexual.a night of being followed as well as cruised and cruising. by one of turkey's greatest writers who also happened to be gay which may not be accidental after all.

Intriguing and Invigorating

This was a novel I found by accident when looking for another "Night," but after reading the description, gave it a try. One should definitely give it a try. The prose is very involving. It draws one in and never lets go. So many questions, so many answers. One's imagination becomes a best friend as the narrative process unfolds. It is a treasure trove of literary talent.The reason why it's not five stars as opposed to four is because I still left a bit confused! But it's very enriching and will leave you a happy reader.

This can be the beginning

Bilge Karasu was the most finest, delicate author of this intriguing turkish language. But, yet, this book is a very anxious but still twisting reading: just like the reality. So, if one day, some publisher will have the idea to translate his Garden of Trespassed Cats, then, you'll find one of the most important writers of the century; like Louis-Rene des Forets... and others... destined to be unknown of course...