Ivy G.’s Reviews > Madonna in a Fur Coat > Status Update

Raif Efendi has the tendency to run with his imaginations and when reality doesn’t meet them, he tends to deflate. Another relatable thing. Madonna in a fur coat being a painting he is entranced by is interesting and how he describes its beauty as meeting every woman in one. I think I can see why he’s so drawn by it.

Explaining the complicated situation of Raif Efendi’s family dynamics really speaks a lot on why he seems to lack passion and motivations in life. And he’s very self-aware of how he’s viewed as a walking wallet and nothing else, not even human. The main protagonist is right to be upset on his behalf because he even approves of how he is disrespected. I understand why he’s so curious about him.

I wasn’t about what I was expecting. Initially, I thought the main protagonist is a woman so I was viewing the book from a woman’s lens and it turned out he’s a man who has piqued interest with his co-worker. Not anything romantic, at least, from my end. But just curious fascination I suppose. I’m enjoying it so far, especially having no idea what’s it about.