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A review by melvankomen
Orhan's Inheritance by Aline Ohanesian
4.0
An interesting and personal history of the Armenian genocide of 1915. The book follows a Christian Armenian and a Muslim Turk as the political landscape of the region heaves and brings out the very worst in their neighbors. The story of loss and generational sorrow is nicely pieced together through flashbacks. The narrative is thoughtfully organized, and I found some beautiful images, and enjoyed the main characters.
I wish there had been more historical context, though the author could argue that the political history meant nothing to the main players of the novel who were swept up in the events. Much of the action is inexplicable, but maybe that's the point -- war is inexplicable.
And, be warned -- some of the violence is very graphic. But again, that is the nature of war and genocide.
I wish there had been more historical context, though the author could argue that the political history meant nothing to the main players of the novel who were swept up in the events. Much of the action is inexplicable, but maybe that's the point -- war is inexplicable.
And, be warned -- some of the violence is very graphic. But again, that is the nature of war and genocide.