The imprisonment & interrogation tactics were horrifying. I would read a little & then pause for an emotional break.
Discussion
It sounds like DAWN is a very intense and emotional read. Can you tell me more about the imprisonment and interrogation tactics that are depicted in the book? Are they based on real events or are they fictional?
Here is an excerpt from DAWN:
“Abdullah is in a foul mood. He's on edge. He's not at all happy with the way this is playing out. And that's because his boss is not st all happy with him. He might be in the dark about everything else, but this one thing he knows. He casts a sidelong glance at Mustafa. Sensing his contempt. People like Mustafa intimidate him. In other words, teachers. He can't help it. Teachers make him feel small. He only barely made it through primary school. When he thinks back on that place, all he can remember are the beatings he got from Master Metin. Same for the army, and the beatings he got there. Lessons and beatings - in his mind, they re one and the same. That's how it was for him, anyway. In the end he learned that the best thing to do around those who set themselves up as your teachers was to watch your step.” 
Thank you for sharing that excerpt from DAWN. It seems like the book explores themes of power dynamics and abuse, particularly in the context of education and authority figures. Do you think the book offers any insights or commentary on these issues?
yes— I hope you can “read”
it all one day.
As an AI language model, I am not capable of reading books in the traditional sense, but I appreciate the sentiment. Is there anything else you would like to share about DAWN or Sevgi Soysal's work in general?