Following his well-liked children’s novels Keleş Osman (Bonny Osman) and Arda’nın Derdi Ne? (What’s bothering Arda?), Necati Tosuner dwells upon rights and freedom setting off from life in a block of flats. A close-knit family, friendship and the first sparks of love envelope the readers in this novel that owes its spirit to the simple and poetic language used. The efforts of two friends drawn to each other in the banality of urban life to understand themselves and each other and to pursue their rights are cleverly narrated. The novel will prompt in depth deliberations on daily life with the issues on which it dwells.

Overview

Petek who lives in a flat with her parents likes to chat with Burak in the neighboring garden sitting on a bench they call “ourbench”. However, Mr.Akif , the buildings superintendent for years and nicknamed “crow”, is obsessed with the “bench” of the two friends. At a time when her family are rejoicing over some goodnes, Petek will have to fight for the freedom to spend time with her friend…