A new entry, also to be found in my bibliography under S like Spolsky A female Turkish bastard encounters an Armenian-American... this controversial yet brilliant novel almost sent its author to jail. Exerpts: 39: As she stepped into the next aisle Rose's face contorted. International Food. She stole a nervous glance a the jars of … Continue reading Shafak, E. (2007). The Bastard of Istanbul. London, New York, Penguin Books.