From Life Itself by Suzy Hansen review – Turkey in the age of Erdoğan

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From Life Itself by Suzy Hansen review – Turkey in the age of Erdoğan

This portrait of everyday life in an Istanbul neighbourhood buffeted by change has far wider relevance Thankfully, the attack left only black eyes and bloodied faces. It was in Karagümrük, a tough neighbourhood in Istanbul’s old city, once known for mafia types and Turks on the hard r...

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/apr/30/from-life-itself-by-suzy-hansen-review-turkey-in-the-age-of-erdogan
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(Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:00:15 +0000)