East, West: Stories by Salman Rushdie

East, West: Stories

Salman Rushdie

fiction short stories adventurous challenging reflective medium-paced

214 pages | first published 1994

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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...
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Summary of 404 reviews

Moods

reflective 60%
challenging 46%
adventurous 26%
mysterious 26%
emotional 20%
funny 20%
inspiring 20%
tense 20%
informative 13%
dark 6%
hopeful 6%
relaxing 6%
sad 6%

Pace

medium 71%
fast 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 72% | Character: 18% | N/A: 9%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 54% | N/A: 27% | No: 9% | Yes: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 41% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 41% | N/A: 25% | No: 16% | Yes: 16%

Average rating

3.48

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