224 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
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In Rushdie's hybrid world, an Indian guru can be a redheaded Welshman, while Christopher Columbus is an immigrant, dreaming of Western glory. Rushdie allows himself, like his characters, to be pulled now in one direction, then in another. Yet he r...
Community Reviews Summary of 531 reviews
Moods
challenging 45%
funny 31%
adventurous 27%
emotional 22%
inspiring 18%
mysterious 18%
dark 13%
lighthearted 13%
tense 13%
hopeful 9%
informative 9%
relaxing 4%
sad 4%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 70% | Character: 23% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 64% | N/A: 23% | No: 5% | Yes: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 52% | N/A: 35% | No: 5% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 17% | No: 11%Average rating
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224 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In Rushdie's hybrid world, an Indian guru can be a redheaded Welshman, while Christopher Columbus is an immigrant, dreaming of Western glory. Rushdie allows himself, like his characters, to be pulled now in one direction, then in another. Yet he r...
Community Reviews Summary of 531 reviews
Moods
challenging 45%
funny 31%
adventurous 27%
emotional 22%
inspiring 18%
mysterious 18%
dark 13%
lighthearted 13%
tense 13%
hopeful 9%
informative 9%
relaxing 4%
sad 4%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 70% | Character: 23% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 64% | N/A: 23% | No: 5% | Yes: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 52% | N/A: 35% | No: 5% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 17% | No: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.