The Ground Beneath Her Feet by Salman Rushdie

The Ground Beneath Her Feet

Salman Rushdie

576 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction magical realism challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Salman Rushdie's most ambitious and accomplished novel, sure to be hailed as his masterpiece.At the beginning of this stunning novel, Vina Apsara, a famous and much-loved singer, is caught up in a devastating earthquake and never seen again by hum...

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Community Reviews Summary of 463 reviews

Moods

challenging 80%
reflective 70%
emotional 60%
funny 50%
adventurous 40%
inspiring 30%
mysterious 30%
hopeful 10%
sad 10%

Pace

slow 80%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 83% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.8

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