Orhans inheritance cleverly intertwines first love. Mar 09, 2017 each month, we ask book groups to share the titles they are reading that month and rate them. Aline ohanesians debut novel, orhans inheritance, is a comingofage story in which a young man grows to understand how the past can impact the present sometimes in unexpected ways. April 7, 2015 in ohanesians debut novel, a turkish man confronts secrets about his family and his country. Orhans grandfather, ertugrul gazi, named his grandson after orhan alp. Reading guide for orhans inheritance by aline ohanesian. Reading guide for orhans inheritance by aline ohanesian discussion guide for book clubs. Orhanss inheritance will be published by algonquin in march, 2015. Aline ohanesian draws from her family s own dark history to create a tender, powerful story of love and reclamation. What lucky readers we are to inherit aline ohanesians gorgeous work. Ohanesian channels her greatgrandmothers tragic tales as inspiration for a modern recollection of the historic event.
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