by Salman Rushdie
I am of mixed opinions about this ambitious novel. On the one hand, there is Rushdie's always-clever, always-engaging language, a plot intertwined with world-shaping epics, interesting characters, and a puzzle. On the other hand, there's a sagging quality to the narrative at times, a distance from t...
When this book was chosen for my real life bookclub, I was a little nervous about it. I'd never read anything of Salman Rushdie's before, and I wouldn't have chosen this one to start with (if ever). I'll be honest, the premise looks kind of boring. But then I started reading it. And I was completely...
A story for sensualists, with very intricate storytelling that failed to grab me. I understand its appeal, especially to men, but I found it tedious. I tried to keep going, but gave up before the end. So much of the magical realism I've tried recently has been a total let-down. Is this a good exampl...
I will leave plot synopsis to others. I enjoyed his lyricism and way with words. Several times I found myself re-reading or copying down a sentence just to appreciate it's beauty and wisdom. What I enjoyed far less was the very meandering nature of the book; like Russian nesting dolls, there is a...
I suppose I could write one of those reviews where I talk about how this book contains wonderful prose. I could compare the character of Angelica to the Angelica of the Orlando Furioso: A New Verse Translation and other Italian romances.(BTW, those Italians romances are so fun to read. Man are tak...
Random updates, Aug. 9, 2012: - Pgs 17-18 contain possibly the most bizarre method of coming out I've ever seen committed to print, and has now etched the phrase "a penis on the table" into my personal lexicon as a description for random weirdness. - The bit circa page 16 with the secret collection ...
A beautifully written book, but I found it incredibly dull and a struggle to get through...
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