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A Watermelon, a Fish and a Bible
- Narrated by: Art Malik
- Length: 10 hrs and 37 mins
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A Watermelon, a Fish and a Bible
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Publisher's Summary
A moving novel of love and war by the author of The Beekeeper of Aleppo.
It is July 1974 and on a bright, sunny morning, the Turkish army has invaded the town of Kyrenia in Cyprus. For many people, this means an end to life as they know it. But for some, it is a chance to begin living again.
Everyone has always talked about Koki. They never believed she was her father's daughter and her mother died too soon to quiet their wagging tongues. And when she became pregnant and there was no sign of a husband, her fate was sealed.
So she lives outside the town and hides from her neighbours' eyes. But, held captive with the very women who have made her life so lonely, Koki is finally able to tell them the truth. To talk of the Turkish shoemaker who came to the town and took her heart away with him when he left.
And how she has longed for him all these years.
Meanwhile, Adem Berker finds himself back in Kyrenia, his former home, now as a member of the invading force. Here he left everything he ever wanted and, by cover of darkness, risking his life, he is searching every house, every cafe, every old pathway, for just a glimpse of the only woman he has ever loved. For listeners of The Island, The Book Thief and The Kite Runner.
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- Georgia Hildebrand
- 10-07-2022
Pulls at the heart strings
A beautifully read story by the exceptional Art Malik. At times the story was a little difficult to follow as there are many characters and shifts in time and place, but once the story starts to unfold, it all comes together. As always, Lefteri’s narrative tugs at the heart strings bringing to light the devastating effects of war.
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- Anonymous User
- 26-03-2023
Wonderful novel
Intricate plot, powerful character development and complex ideas woven in effectively. Very moving. Fabulous performance.
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- Karla
- 06-01-2022
Lovely but oh so depressing
I nearly abandoned this book early on as it is so depressing and the narration though beautifully read almost too dreary. Great insight into the history and a sad reflection of hatred between peoples. Some beautiful moments too. It’s worth persevering. I would have liked a bit more humour just to lighten the load.
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