An interesting interview by Gerrit Wustmann with Doğan Akhanlı has appeared on Qantara.de. The two not only talk about the historical background of "Madonna's Last Dream", but also about the political significance of the novel and its reception in Turkey as well as the current political situation there. Themes that arise are guilt, innocence and looking the other way; today as then, here and in Turkey. Here's the interview!