216 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780224041348
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: London: Jonathan Cape
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 537 reviews
Moods
challenging 43%
funny 30%
adventurous 26%
emotional 21%
inspiring 17%
mysterious 17%
dark 13%
lighthearted 13%
tense 13%
hopeful 8%
informative 8%
relaxing 4%
sad 4%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Character: 27% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 66% | N/A: 22% | No: 5% | Yes: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 11% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 16% | No: 11%Average rating
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216 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780224041348
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: London: Jonathan Cape
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 537 reviews
Moods
challenging 43%
funny 30%
adventurous 26%
emotional 21%
inspiring 17%
mysterious 17%
dark 13%
lighthearted 13%
tense 13%
hopeful 8%
informative 8%
relaxing 4%
sad 4%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Character: 27% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 66% | N/A: 22% | No: 5% | Yes: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 11% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 16% | 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.