There is no way getting round Yasar Kemal if you are interested in turkish contemporary literature. Memed is just one of his great books.
Einige Frauen erzählen die Geschichte Fatmas, des jungen Mädchens, das seinem Leben ein Ende bereitete. Die Geschichte spielt in der islamischen Gesellschaft Kappadokiens, in der noch immer alte Stammesgesetze den Lauf des Lebens bestimmen.
Sorry, afaik, the english speaking world hasn't got a translation yet.
It is about a young traveller smuggling hashish - and living in a Turkish jail.Turkish jails are different. One time we met somebody who was there due to an major traffic accident. He told us the bright side, about pressing wine out of the grapes the relatives brought to him. But you can be sure there are also less nice things.
(For those who might also travel through Istanbul)One of the best thrillers I have ever had in hands.
Leider habe ich es selbst noch nicht zu Gesicht bekommen. Ich würde mich aber sehr freuen wenn es mir mal jemand ausleihen könnte. Oder mir gar einen Zeiger auf den online Text hätte.