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A famous passage from the book highlights Şensoy’s cynical yet humorous take on habits:
: Reviewers note that the book feels like a sincere, face-to-face conversation with the author.
"When I'm bored, I light a cigarette. When I smoke, I cough; when I cough, I spit; when I spit, my palate gets dry, so I immediately drink wine. But I'm afraid all of this will become a habit for me. This thought makes me melancholy, so I immediately light a cigarette..." EЕџeДџin Fikri KitabД±nД±
: Şensoy employs a unique, colloquial language ("Ferhanca") that often bypasses traditional literary rules in favor of raw, punchy, and sometimes provocative expression.
: The "Donkey's Opinion" suggests a perspective that is often ignored but speaks the blunt truth that others might be too afraid or polite to say. A famous passage from the book highlights Şensoy’s
Other notable reflections include his critique of those who never read books, comparing them to the very trees that were cut down to make book pages, except they are "moving" beings.
The book is composed of what Şensoy calls "beşbenzemez" (unrelated/distinct) essays. These pieces cover a wide array of topics, including: But I'm afraid all of this will become a habit for me
: The provocative subtitle "Her Türkün El Kitabı" implies that the observations within are universal truths or common experiences shared by the Turkish public. Excerpts and Philosophies