The Satanic Verses by Salman Rushdie

The Satanic Verses

Salman Rushdie

560 pages • first pub 1988 (view editions)

fiction classics literary magical realism challenging reflective slow-paced
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The Satanic Verses is ideal for readers who enjoy thought-provoking explorations of cultural identity and faith through surreal, layered narratives blending myth and modernity.

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - " A] torrent of endlessly inventive prose, by turns comic and enraged, embracing life in all its contradictions. In this spectacular novel, verbal pyrotechnics barely outshine its psychological truths."--NewsdayWinne...

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Community Reviews

3.71
based on 5,829 reviews

Moods

challenging: 80%

reflective: 59%

dark: 47%

mysterious: 43%

adventurous: 38%

funny: 38%

emotional: 30%

tense: 24%

sad: 14%

informative: 10%

inspiring: 7%

hopeful: 4%

lighthearted: 2%

Pace

4% of readers chose fast
35% of readers chose medium
60% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

9% of readers chose Plot
46% of readers chose A mix
42% of readers chose Character
1% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

68% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

15% of readers chose Yes
54% of readers chose Complicated
30% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

84% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

79% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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