Shame by Salman Rushdie

287 pages first pub 1983 (editions)

fiction magical realism challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

"Omar Khayyam Shakil had three mothers who shared the smptoms of pregnancy, as they did everything else, inseparably. At their six breasts, Omar was warned against all feelings and nuances of shame. it was training which would prove useful when he...

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Community Reviews Summary of 399 reviews

Moods

challenging 73%
dark 63%
reflective 52%
emotional 47%
funny 47%
tense 31%
adventurous 26%
mysterious 26%
sad 5%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 38%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 7%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 46% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | No: 46%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6% | No: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.8

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