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Elif Shafak
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Binding
Hardback
Number of Pages
368
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
The Forty Rules Of Love is a lyrical contemporary novel that follows Ella Rubinstein’s life as it opens to a spiritual awakening inspired by Rumi and his enigmatic companion, Shams of Tabriz. A thoughtful fusion of modern fiction and Sufi philosophy, it invites adult readers and thoughtful young adults who crave depth, soul-searching, and a hopeful journey toward love.
Written in warm, accessible prose, the story shifts between Ella's ordinary present and the 13th-century conversations that shaped Rumi’s poetry. The book unfolds around the forty rules of love—each rule a guiding thread that tests assumptions and invites new ways of seeing. The experience is immersive, blending vivid scenes, intimate dialogue, and spiritual reflection to create a journey that feels both intimate and expansive.
Readers meet memorable characters, lush settings, and a path from skepticism to openness as Sufi mysticism mingles with daily life. Through The Forty Rules Of Love, the dual timelines reveal how a single relationship—between Rumi and Shams—and a single heart—Ella's—can illuminate faith, love, and belonging. The narrative pace balances reflective passages with lively exchanges, offering lessons about faith, belonging, forgiveness, and the courage to redefine what love means in a modern world.
After finishing The Forty Rules Of Love, readers carry a deeper sense of what it means to open the heart—to others, to faith, and to themselves. The book leaves you with warmth, curiosity, and a lasting sense of possibility, a gentle reminder that love has the power to transform everyday life.
Product Details
Author
Elif Shafak
Publisher
Penguin
Number of Pages
368
Language
English
SKU
BK0461401
ISBN
9780241609088
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
0.9 x 13.8 x 21.6 cm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: ₹ 899
₹ 764
15% Off