A review by sohva
The Satanic Verses by Salman Rushdie
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I think I didn't have quite enough knowledge of Islam to truly appreciate this book. It is beautiful and poetic, feels like a mad dream, but I kept feeling like I was missing references.