A review by ktrain3900
The Enchantress of Florence by Salman Rushdie

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

A smart and captivating fable that takes jabs at monarchy, religion, colonization, history, and even storytelling, while remaining entertaining and witty. It's light-handed, well-written, and largely subtle. I was left a little disatisfied with the ending: characters who had been vocal and forward now abruptly fell silent, spoken of, not speaking. Which is not to say it's an unfair or unexpected ending, only...abrupt? A small complaint ultimately; this tale is very charming even if you're mostly unfamiliar with its historical and folkloric roots.