Summerhouse
Summerhouse by Yigit Karaahmet, published by Soho Press Inc on May 27, 2025, is a compelling narrative that explores the complexities of a long-term relationship between a gay couple, Fehmi and Şener, living on the idyllic island of Büyükada near Istanbul. Their 40-year bond faces unprecedented challenges when a new neighbor, the strikingly handsome and troubled teenager Deniz, enters their lives, igniting tensions and insecurities that threaten to unravel their carefully constructed world.
In this edition, readers will find a blend of mystery and suspense as the dynamics of love and betrayal unfold against a backdrop of political commentary. The arrival of Deniz serves as a catalyst for conflict, pushing Fehmi and Şener’s relationship to its limits. As the sultry summer progresses, the story delves into themes of desire and loyalty, ultimately questioning whether lust or love will prevail. With its sharp humor and engaging plot, Summerhouse presents a unique take on the complexities of relationships and the societal challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals.
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A gay couple’s 40-year relationship is imperiled by a new arrival to their sleepy island paradise: The Birdcage as done by Highsmith.
Fehmi and Şener have been together forty years—no small feat for any pair, but especially admirable for a gay couple in Turkey. Behind closed doors, their life on Büyükada, an idyllic island near Istanbul, is like a powder keg that needs only one spark to blow. That spark soon comes in the form of Deniz, the wildly handsome and troubled teenager next door, who immediately catches Fehmi’s eye.
This “harmless” crush immediately raises Şener’s hackles; although he doesn’t think Deniz would ever reciprocate Fehmi’s feelings, it’s not a risk he’s willing to take. But when one betrayal leads to another, Deniz hatches a plan, and the sultry summer takes a dark turn as the couple’s relationship is put to the test like never before. Will lust or love win the day? One thing’s for sure: not everyone will be getting out of this love triangle alive.
Dishy, suspenseful, and boiling over with black humor, Yiğit Karaahmet’s debut makes a fierce political statement about supporting “gay wrongs” while also introducing a shockingly lovable pair of antiheroes who could be Tom Ripley’s grandfathers.
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