The Satanic Verses
Total Points
#320
- Pages
- 561
- Published
- Feb 22nd, 1989
- Genres
- India Religion Magical Realism
One of the most controversial and acclaimed novels ever written, The Satanic Verses is Salman Rushdie’s best-known and most galvanizing book. Set in a modern world filled with both mayhem and miracles, the story begins with a bang: the terrorist bombing of a London-bound jet in midflight. Two Indian actors of opposing sensibilities fall to earth, transformed into living symbols of what is...
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Aug 23rd, 2024
I am not sure what I was expecting, but it was a bit underwhelming overall. I guess with all the hype and negativity surrounding the book I was expecting something more explosive. It was just a fantasy story that wasn't as good as Midnight's Children! Worth reading though.
Dec 31st, 2017
Having refused to read this for decades, I was under-impressed with this. Loved Midnight's Children but, while this was creative, it wasn't as good.
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