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A review by helie
Fury by Salman Rushdie
4.0
This is the first of Rushdie's novels I've read. Some parts of it will stay with me for a long time.
I didn't enjoy the third section. I thought the fantasy story was the weakest thread of the novel, and the whole island bit felt rushed.
The character is so autobiographical, but I didn't hate that. Padma Lakshmi's character, though, was done a disservice. If Rushdie really saw her as that much an agency-lacking sex object, then their divorce starts to make a lot of sense.
In any case, Rushdie's skill is undeniable, and I'll be looking forward to reading something else by him soon.
I didn't enjoy the third section. I thought the fantasy story was the weakest thread of the novel, and the whole island bit felt rushed.
The character is so autobiographical, but I didn't hate that. Padma Lakshmi's character, though, was done a disservice. If Rushdie really saw her as that much an agency-lacking sex object, then their divorce starts to make a lot of sense.
In any case, Rushdie's skill is undeniable, and I'll be looking forward to reading something else by him soon.