I'll be interested to see what you think of it, since you've been there for so long. I think it's worth a read; however my overall impression of the man, because of this book, is not good! I want to slap him and pour a bottle of Prozac down his throat.

take a number and get in line, sister!

[quote user="deceivinganillusion" post="72285"]All you have to do to pick up on the Huzun is to observe the colors Istanbulers emphasize in their fashion.

Black is dominant.

When compared to North Americas specially over the winter the place looks like a black hole.

If you take a Belediye bus when its snowing even when its sunny outside the mud combined with black clothing blots out the sun. Its almost like night time in the busses.[/quote]

Just back from Paris. Everyone is still wearing black -- in the poor arrondissement and along the St. Germain des Pres. I was actually looking to see if the fashonistas were wearing a splash of colour this year, but no. Neither the women nor the men. I would feel out of place if I were wearing my red and black lumberjack coat.

I am having a hard time coming up with a place where such an outfit would not make one feel out of place.

Anyplace in the rural US, Arikan. Must be worn with sh*t stompers.

with white socks rolled over the boots, with a dodgy haircut - probably short on top and at the sides with a tail at the back, playing pool in a bar called the Blue Oyster.

The hairstyle you refer to is also known as a mullet (or the more affectionate hockey hair) and a disturbing number of women in Istanbul sport it.
http://www.mulletsgalore.com/[/url]

The mullet is the king of all hairstyles. Business at the front, party at the back.

yes dear

I believe Pamuk is the editor of Radikal today just for one day