My Name Is Red

Set in sixteenth-century Istanbul, Pamuk's postmodern murder mystery follows a group of Ottoman miniaturists whose work is being influenced by Western art. Told from multiple perspectives—including a corpse and the color red—it explores the clash between Eastern and Western artistic traditions, faith, and identity. Pamuk received the Nobel Prize the same year this English translation dominated international bestseller lists.

My Name Is Red was written by Orhan Pamuk, from Turkey. First published in 2006.

My Name Is Red has received the following awards and honours: Nobel Prize in Literature 2006.

My Name Is Red is a widely acclaimed work with strong critical consensus, with an aggregate editorial score of 80/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in art, identity, East vs. West.