"The Red-Haired Woman" is a novel by Turkish author Orhan Pamuk, published in 2016. The novel follows the story of a young man named Cem who becomes an apprentice to a well-digger named Master Mahmut in Istanbul. While working with Mahmut, Cem becomes fascinated with a red-haired woman he sees in passing, and begins to imagine a life with her. However, his obsession with the woman leads to tragic consequences, and Cem is forced to confront the darker side of his desires. The novel explores themes of identity, memory, and the power of myth and storytelling in shaping our understanding of the world. It has been praised for its lyrical prose and complex characters, and is considered one of Pamuk's most ambitious works.
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