"The Devil Inside Us" is the second work I've read by Sabahattin Ali. After Kürk Mantolu Madonna, he has once again delivered a masterpiece with this book. Overall, I must say it's highly engaging. Though it may evoke different emotions or lessons for each reader, I believe it’s a work that can be appreciated at any age. Beyond that, it’s evident that the book will enrich your vocabulary. But it doesn’t stop there—the novel is filled with such profound observations that you’ll find yourself rereading certain sentences multiple times, pondering their depth.
As for the characters, I experienced a whirlwind of emotions. Initially, Ömer comes across as a likable protagonist, but as the story progresses, his mistakes make you question everything—even turning sympathy into frustration. Yet, over time, rather than hating him for his flaws, I began to see him as painfully realistic. Ömer was simply human, ensnared by what some might call the "devil" or "ego," that invisible force we all struggle with. Macide, on the other hand, struck me as a symbol of goodness. Despite being acutely aware of their incompatibility, she never truly detaches from Ömer, always prioritizing his well-being. However, later in the book, I started to suspect that her inability to leave him might also stem from guilt—perhaps she blamed herself for his mistakes, using this guilt to justify staying.
Meanwhile, the pretentious literary figures in the story serve as a mirror, starkly reflecting the hypocrisy and moral decay of their world. In this regard, they become some of the book’s most pivotal characters. Soner Dursun
As for the characters, I experienced a whirlwind of emotions. Initially, Ömer comes across as a likable protagonist, but as the story progresses, his mistakes make you question everything—even turning sympathy into frustration. Yet, over time, rather than hating him for his flaws, I began to see him as painfully realistic. Ömer was simply human, ensnared by what some might call the "devil" or "ego," that invisible force we all struggle with. Macide, on the other hand, struck me as a symbol of goodness. Despite being acutely aware of their incompatibility, she never truly detaches from Ömer, always prioritizing his well-being. However, later in the book, I started to suspect that her inability to leave him might also stem from guilt—perhaps she blamed herself for his mistakes, using this guilt to justify staying.
Meanwhile, the pretentious literary figures in the story serve as a mirror, starkly reflecting the hypocrisy and moral decay of their world. In this regard, they become some of the book’s most pivotal characters. Soner Dursun
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