Two Years Eight Months and Twenty-Eight Nights by Salman Rushdie

Two Years Eight Months and Twenty-Eight Nights

Salman Rushdie

304 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

From one of the greatest writers of our time: the most spellbinding, entertaining, wildly imaginative novel of his great career, which blends history and myth with tremendous philosophical depth. A masterful, mesmerizing modern tale about worlds d...

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Moods

adventurous 67%
challenging 40%
mysterious 40%
reflective 40%
funny 21%
hopeful 18%
dark 13%
emotional 13%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 10%
informative 5%
relaxing 5%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 45%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 45% | A mix: 41% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 43% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 31% | No: 24%

Average rating

3.23

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