--- product_id: 9234487 title: "The Naive and the Sentimental Novelist: Understanding What Happens When We Write and Read Novels (Vintage International)" brand: "orhan pamuk" price: "KD 8.34" currency: KWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/9234487-the-naive-and-the-sentimental-novelist-understanding-what-happens-when store_origin: KW region: Kuwait --- # The Naive and the Sentimental Novelist: Understanding What Happens When We Write and Read Novels (Vintage International) **Brand:** orhan pamuk **Price:** KD 8.34 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Naive and the Sentimental Novelist: Understanding What Happens When We Write and Read Novels (Vintage International) by orhan pamuk - **How much does it cost?** KD 8.34 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/9234487-the-naive-and-the-sentimental-novelist-understanding-what-happens-when) ## Best For - orhan pamuk enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted orhan pamuk brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Naive and the Sentimental Novelist: Understanding What Happens When We Write and Read Novels (Vintage International) ## Images ![The Naive and the Sentimental Novelist: Understanding What Happens When We Write and Read Novels (Vintage International) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61r0jx3wXQL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Exploration of the Magic Underlying Storytelling *by P***O on Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2018* There is an old adage that when a writer writes fiction, everyone thinks it’s true and when a writer writes non-fiction, people think some things were made up. Readers tend to think that writers only write fiction about the things that have happened to them in real life. However, that is not entirely true. Mr. Pamuk’s book brilliantly explores the truth underlying the magic of storytelling. In every great work of fiction, a writer must be unafraid to allow the truth to shine. Sometimes that means writers might artfully craft their own experiences from real life to become larger, bolder, more dramatic, more poignant, more imaginative, (sometimes more understated too), and, ultimately, more meaningful than what actually happened. A writer’s pursuit to allow the truth to shine in fiction is often a lonely quest. This is why the essence of good storytelling requires that a writer must have a certain courage. The truth is in the telling of the story. There comes a time when a book begins to write itself and there is nothing the author can do to stop the flood, except to turn off the faucet and quit writing! The ideas and dialogue are filling the pages faster than the rush of a waterfall. Once the story begins to emerge and take on its own momentum, most of the work is being done by the characters themselves. The writer has to stand back and give the characters the space and the freedom to become real and powerful enough to speak to the reader. While the characters are doing all of this work, the writer possesses the discipline to work fastidiously with the language, the flow and pacing of the story, and the magic of storytelling. It is the writer’s job to always find the best word possible and the most imaginative and original way to turn a phrase that has not been used before. Mr. Pamuk speaks of great works of fiction as having a “center,” or the true meaning of the story that is the final impression left with the reader. The characters, what they say, what they do, and how they move through a given place of time, all of the details of their lives form a cohesive whole in the unfolding of the story—“the center.” This “center” is the heart of the novel and it is emotionally compelling enough to make readers want to own the story as if they had written it themselves. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars But this book is definatly a great eye opener for beginners in the field *by O***K on Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2015* As a semi beginner in the world of novels & fiction, I have to admit that I could not fully absorb this book compared to an experienced reader in this field. But this book is definatly a great eye opener for beginners in the field.The book is based on the essay written by Schiller on the difference between the Naive and sentimentalist poet but applying it to novelists.The author gives great insight on the world of novels from both the aspects of the writer and reader. This insight will actually aid the reader in better benefiting from his reading in the world of fiction. He gives valuable opinions on works of great world novelists.We have an interesting chapter talking about the relationship between novels and paintings followed by another chapter on the relationship between novels and museums.The final chapter talks about the core of the author's theory; The novel's "center".ı was introduced to the world of novels and fiction by the author Orhan Pamuk reading his great book "other colors" having this book my second read of the author where I would like to thank Orhan Bey Pamuk for his great insights and inspiration.I believe I will be coming back to this book in the future for more concentrated benefit and increase of inspiration.Finally, I recommend this book for readers interested in developing their fiction reading and looking for insights and inspiration in the field. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars writing as a spiritual act *by J***L on Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2013* A good if somewhat personal insight into the novel. I particularly like his view that writing is a spiritual act. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/9234487-the-naive-and-the-sentimental-novelist-understanding-what-happens-when](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/9234487-the-naive-and-the-sentimental-novelist-understanding-what-happens-when) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kuwait* *Store origin: KW* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*