The Satanic Verses by Salman Rushdie

The Satanic Verses

Salman Rushdie

546 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction classics literary magical realism challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

"Just before dawn one winter's morning, a hijacked jumbo jet blows apart high above the English Channel. Through the debris of limbs, drinks trolleys, memories, blankets, and oxygen masks, two figures fall towards the sea: Gibreel Faishta, India's...

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Moods

challenging 83%
reflective 53%
dark 48%
mysterious 42%
adventurous 32%
funny 32%
emotional 24%
tense 15%
informative 9%
sad 8%
inspiring 3%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 68%
medium 27%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 42% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 37% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 20%

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3.7

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