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3.49 AVERAGE
3.49 AVERAGE
I found the first section, East, to be really engaging and fascinating to read. Original and lyrical storytelling and great imagination.
I couldn't really get into any of the other stories/sections. Just seemed odd and didn't click with me at all. with the exception of Ruby Red Shoes which was both baffling and beautiful.
So about middling, 4-5* stories and 5 others which could be ignored.
I couldn't really get into any of the other stories/sections. Just seemed odd and didn't click with me at all. with the exception of Ruby Red Shoes which was both baffling and beautiful.
So about middling, 4-5* stories and 5 others which could be ignored.
Short stories; seemed like a good intro to Rushdie. Although what I know of him is still limited to that Seinfeld episode, the fact that someone put a hit on him, and something about Bono.
Very well written and engaging stories. I couldn't quite connect with them except a few but that is squarely on my shoulders not the author.
Some of these stories were a bit of a struggle to get through because of the convoluted language, but they were all imaginative and interesting. Would definitely recommend reading them one at a time, rather than in a row.
informative
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
Loved some stories. Liked others. Overall great book with digestible narratives.
adventurous
funny
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes