The Golden House by Salman Rushdie

The Golden House

Salman Rushdie

400 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

A modern American epic set against the panorama of contemporary politics and culture – a hurtling, page-turning mystery that is equal parts The Great Gatsby and The Bonfire of the VanitiesOn the day of Barack Obama’s inauguration, an enigmatic bil...

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Community Reviews Summary of 561 reviews

Moods

challenging 50%
mysterious 50%
reflective 45%
dark 27%
sad 27%
funny 22%
tense 22%
adventurous 18%
emotional 18%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 27%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 56% | Yes: 39% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 39% | Yes: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

3.54

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