The Enchantress of Florence by Salman Rushdie

The Enchantress of Florence

Salman Rushdie

368 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical magical realism adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

A tall, yellow-haired young European traveller calling himself 'Mogor dell'Amore', the Mughal of Love, arrives at the court of the real Grand Mughal, the Emperor Akbar, with a tale to tell that begins to obsess the whole imperial capital. The stra...

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Community Reviews Summary of 887 reviews

Moods

mysterious 76%
adventurous 69%
funny 26%
reflective 26%
challenging 23%
emotional 15%
lighthearted 15%
informative 7%
relaxing 7%
sad 7%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
tense 3%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 30%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 35% | Plot: 35% | Character: 20% | N/A: 10%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 38% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | No: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22%

Average rating

3.49

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