Orhan's Inheritance

De: Aline Ohanesian

Narrado por: Assaf Cohen

When Orhan's brilliant and eccentric grandfather - a man who built a dynasty out of making kilim rugs - is found dead, submerged in a vat of dye, Orhan inherits the decades-old business. But his grandfather's will raises more questions than answers.

Kemal has left the family estate to a stranger, thousands of miles away, an aging woman in an Armenian retirement home in Los Angeles. Her existence and secrecy about her past only deepen the mystery of why Orhan's grandfather would have willed their home in Turkey to an unknown woman rather than to his own son or grandson.

Left with only Kemal's ancient sketchbook and intent on righting this injustice, Orhan boards a plane to Los Angeles. There, over many meetings, he will not only unearth the story that 87-year-old Seda so closely guards, but discover that Seda's past now threatens to unravel his future. It's a story that, if told, has the power to undo the legacy upon which his family is built.

Moving back and forth in time, between the last years of the Ottoman Empire and the 1990s, Orhan's Inheritance is a story of passionate love, unspeakable horrors, incredible resilience, and the hidden stories that haunt a family.

©2015 Aline Ohanesian (P)2015 HighBridge, a division of Recorded Books

Armenian genocide

A genocide of life. It hurts now as it did then. And all who touched it. Never to be forgotten that there are good and bad in all people.

Easy historical fiction

Having grown up in California with an Armenian family friend, I was aware of the Armenian genocide at an early age. This book will serve to educate those who have not been exposed to this side of Turkish history.
The narration was very pleasant to listen to and i will look for other books narrated by him. The story was involving and piqued my interest throughout. While it may not be "literary fiction" it is a story well told.

Good history book about the Armenian genocide but confusing plot with lots of hard to pronounce names.

The plot is about the Armenian genocide happens when the Othman empire collapsed. The Armenian were deported out of Anatolia, east of Turkey. The Turks not only deported the Armenian but also took their homes and businesses.
The author got a very heavy subject and made it very hard to follow the plot. Maybe it worth to listen to the book on a slower pace.

Moving and Informative

Aline Ohanesian opened my eyes to Armenian genocide and the human stories on both sides. I was moved by the pain, sacrifice and true love. It was not a historical novel written by an outsider. I look forward to reading more stories from this author.

Awful narrator, better than average historical novel.

I rarely dislike a narrator on audible; I am a flexible listener and appreciate a variety of interpretations. However this narrator sounded like a teenage boy reading out loud in English class. He interpreted every sentence the same way, whether it was a description of the landscape, a character's words, or a philosophical statement. It was ludicrous, especially when it came to the more poetic passages in the book. I almost didn't finish the book, but I'm glad I did, because I enjoyed the book overall. But really, this was a terrible choice for a narrator.

A well performed great read

The only complaint I have is that the story should have been written as at least four books with more detail. I hated when it was over and wanted to hear more about the characters...

Horrors of war and genocide

This story is compelling and draws you into the culture and heartache of Turkey. Excellent!

Heartfelt

Rohan's Inheritance makes you think about how unfair and cruel life can be. The author did a great job of making you feel like you were living the life with his characters. The story had many twist and turns that kept me intrigued

Incorrect Armenian pronunciation

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, I would recommend it with the following qualification - if you are Armenian, try not to cringe when you hear the "Armenian". If you're not Armenian - yes, these things really happened.

What other book might you compare Orhan's Inheritance to and why?

Sandcastle Girls - another compelling story about the Genocide.

How could the performance have been better?

The reader needs to be coached regarding correct Armenian pronunciation. I wish someone had listened with that in mind before producing the recording.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The story pulled me in immediately and kept me engaged. Very well written!

The present triumphs over the past

Very gripping. hard to put down. Will recommend to mature audience. vivid descriptions. surprising conclusion