A review by yeshi
East, West by Salman Rushdie

4.0

This was a good collection of short stories, couple of which bordered into fantasy - which to my greater delight and surprise - I enjoyed! This book has three parts - East, West, East-West, with very different writing styles. East was a collection of stories which very much reminded me of someone like Manto - the writing style of his translated work. The themes/stories not as evocative for me. 3/5. Though the story 'the prophet's hair' in East collection was a giant ball of absurdity which I enjoyed. West - 4.5/5+. I loved it! The writing style, subtle humor, narrative and touch of fantasy! Pleasurable. Fun! It led me to want to explore Rushdie more. :) East-West was good. Overall, a good enjoyable collection.