Los Versos Satánicos by Salman Rushdie

Los Versos Satánicos

Salman Rushdie

679 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction classics literary magical realism challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

One of the most controversial and acclaimed novels ever written, The Satanic Verses is Salman Rushdie’s best-known and most galvanizing book. Set in a modern world filled with both mayhem and miracles, the story begins with a bang: the terrorist b...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,781 reviews

Moods

challenging 82%
reflective 52%
dark 43%
mysterious 42%
adventurous 37%
funny 31%
emotional 26%
tense 17%
sad 11%
informative 9%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

slow 69%
medium 27%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 42% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 37% | Yes: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.7

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