This was a riveting one. The premise immediately intrigued me and didn't disappoint- a story told from a dead prostitute's perspective in chunks of time as her brain shuts down. People might have certain feelings about prostitution but Leila's life as it flashes by at the end is a story I think everyone can relate to in some way. 

This is true of a lot of fiction, but i love the bits of Turkish history and culture and descriptions of real places that were woven though. Shafak is especially skilled - she makes me want to visit and be a part of these communities. 

There is a helpful note to the reader on things that inspired the fiction (which was perfect because i had so many questions), a glossary and a photo of a significant setting included too.