: The "Donkey's Opinion" suggests a perspective that is often ignored but speaks the blunt truth that others might be too afraid or polite to say.

: Reviewers note that the book feels like a sincere, face-to-face conversation with the author.

A famous passage from the book highlights Şensoy’s cynical yet humorous take on habits:

: The essays often delve into more intimate themes such as loneliness, the aging process, and thoughts on death.

"When I'm bored, I light a cigarette. When I smoke, I cough; when I cough, I spit; when I spit, my palate gets dry, so I immediately drink wine. But I'm afraid all of this will become a habit for me. This thought makes me melancholy, so I immediately light a cigarette..."

: Şensoy uses his signature oppositional and satirical tone to mock societal issues, urbanization, and political absurdities.

The book (The Donkey's Opinion), written by the renowned Turkish theater artist and author Ferhan Şensoy , is a collection of essays that blend sharp social criticism with humor and personal reflection. Subtitled "Her Türkün El Kitabı" (The Manual of Every Turk), the work offers a satirical look at Turkish society and modern life. Overview of Content

Other notable reflections include his critique of those who never read books, comparing them to the very trees that were cut down to make book pages, except they are "moving" beings.