The Satanic Verses by Salman Rushdie

The Satanic Verses

Salman Rushdie with Sam Dastor (Narrator)

21 hours, 45 minutes first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction classics literary magical realism challenging reflective slow-paced
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Inextricably linked with the fatwa called against its author in the wake of the novel's publication, The Satanic Verses is, beyond that, a rich showcase for Salman Rushdie's comic sensibilities, cultural observations, and unparalleled mastery of l...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,834 reviews

Moods

challenging 80%
reflective 53%
dark 45%
mysterious 43%
adventurous 37%
funny 33%
emotional 28%
tense 20%
sad 13%
informative 8%
inspiring 5%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 29%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 43% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 33% | Yes: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.7

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