The Renovation

In Kenan Orhan's surreal novel, a woman named Dilara, living in Italy after leaving Istanbul, becomes unexpectedly trapped in a prison-like bathroom during a renovation, blurring the lines between reality and illusion. As she navigates her confinement and encounters strange phenomena, her life outside begins to unravel amidst themes of exile, grief, and migration. The story offers a unique exploration of displacement, identity, and the profound impact of political and personal upheaval.