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Holly Mosher

Love in the Time of Taksim on Oct. 30, 2013

I really enjoyed Love In The Time of Taksim. I read the review by Laura before I purchased the book, so I was aware that it would be a memoir of the author's time at a climate change conference during the Turkish protests. I'm a fan of memoirs and of environmental and social revolutions, so my curiosity was piqued, plus I love to travel and have not yet been to Turkey, so it seemed like a good choice. I thought the author wrote in a very easy to read style and it just really flowed. It was one of those quick reads that is perfect for when you are super busy and want to get your mind on something else but not in a fully fluffy way. I enjoyed the romance element (though I am a huge fan of chick lit) and it took me back to moments of intercultural romances I've had in far off lands. But I also liked following a character that wants to make the world a better place and is doing something about it. It would be great if she writes a follow up memoir so that we can see how she's learned to put the climate change training to use. I also agree with the previous reviewer about the author's ability to capture one person's experiences at a set point in time - I love that too. And it did take me on a brief trip to Turkey without the price of the ticket. I'd recommend this for one of those days you just want a quick escape. I barely put the book down as it swept me away for a fun moment in time.