Est Ouest by Salman Rushdie

Est Ouest

Salman Rushdie

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fiction short stories adventurous challenging reflective medium-paced
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In Rushdie's hybrid world, an Indian guru can be a redheaded Welshman, while Christopher Columbus is an immigrant, dreaming of Western glory. Rushdie allows himself, like his characters, to be pulled now in one direction, then in another. Yet he r...

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Community Reviews Summary of 658 reviews

Moods

reflective 63%
challenging 40%
adventurous 33%
funny 30%
emotional 20%
mysterious 20%
inspiring 13%
lighthearted 13%
dark 10%
tense 10%
hopeful 6%
informative 6%
sad 6%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 27%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Character: 25% | N/A: 8% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 60% | N/A: 26% | No: 8% | Yes: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 16% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 87% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 31% | N/A: 22% | No: 13%

Average rating

3.49

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