Tatlısu

Tatlısu Book Description Akwaeke Emezi, the child of a Nigerian family, was listed among the 5 writers under the age of 35 by the National Book Foundation with his works for both young people and adults, and his novels were shortlisted for many prestigious awards. Translated into thirteen languages and considered one of the best works of the year when it was published by Amazon and the New York Times, Tatlısu won the Otherwise and Ilube Nommo Awards. There are multiple conflicting spirits within the Island. The family does not know how they will cope with this situation of their child. Time passes and the voices inside Ada, who is now a university student in America, become stronger as a result of an attack and begin to protect her. In fact, they become so strong that, while Ada retreats, they come forward and live life themselves. A more dangerous, more exciting and perhaps more genuine life. Written by Akwaeke Emezi based on her experiences and told from the perspective of different personalities in one body, Tatlısu is a burning novel that follows the serpentine traces of identity and existence. “I strongly recommend everyone to read this novel.” –Sophie Mackintosh “This book is also a study of gender dysrophy – but it describes the pain not of being literally misgendered, but of being confined to a physical form, of losing that ghostly ability that allows you to avoid categories.” –New Yorker 2019 The Otherwise Award Winner2019 PEN/Hemingway Award Finalist (From the Promotional Bulletin)