10 Minutes 38 Seconds in this Strange World

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A Poignant and Lyrical Exploration of Life, Memory, and Friendship

In the moments after her death, Tequila Leila’s mind drifts through the defining memories of her life—flashes of spiced goat stew, the scent of lemon and sugar, and whispered conversations over cardamom coffee. As each recollection surfaces, so do the stories of the outcasts she called family, the friends desperately searching for her now.

Set against the backdrop of modern Turkey, 10 Minutes, 38 Seconds in This Strange World is a haunting and deeply human tale of love, survival, and the invisible lives society chooses to ignore. Elif Shafak’s masterful storytelling brings together the pain of loss, the resilience of friendship, and the beauty found in the most unexpected places.