The Fugitive of Gezi Park

Ada is haunted by her yearning for Istanbul and the scars of a nightlong interrogation following her arrest at the Gezi Park protests. She meets Lucian, an eccentric, charming, but burnt-out gallerist, and they reassess their past choices and their futures. The Fugitive of Gezi Park explores the nature of trauma and struggle, asking what it takes to start all over again.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Ortac Press

Ada is tormented by her longing for Istanbul and the scars of a harrowing interrogation that followed her arrest during the Gezi Park protests. Currently working as a temp at an art fair in London, she crosses paths with Lucian, an eccentric, charismatic, yet burnt-out gallerist. Since his divorce, Lucian has been relying on drugs and alcohol to heal the wounds of his broken heart. Meanwhile, Ada anxiously anticipates the outcome of her upcoming trial in Istanbul. As their passion grows, they reevaluate their past decisions, and their futures begin to take shape. The Fugitive of Gezi Park is a captivating exploration of the nature of trauma and resilience, posing the question of what it takes for us to start over again.

In 2013, police brutality against a peaceful group protesting the destruction of Gezi Park - one of the few public green spaces in Istanbul - sparked an unprecedented wave of demonstrations that swiftly spread across Turkey, lasting several weeks. The Gezi Park Protests hold a significant place in the country's turbulent recent history and continue to hold immense sentimental value for the dissidents of the New Turkey.

Weight: 342g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781838388744