A review by alexctelander
The Enchantress of Florence by Salman Rushdie

3.0

history and fable, making it seem like an enchanting tale á la "1001 Nights" that leaves one wondering which parts of it are true and which are from the imaginative mind of Rushdie. An enigmatic character from distant Florence pays a visit to the Mughal emperor Akbar the Great. Through Rushdie's eyes, we see two very difference worlds: the high renaissance of Italy juxtaposed with that of India.

The magic in this story is indirect and subtle, lending it a romantic and fantastic air that simply adds to the setting and plot. It is Salman Rushdie at his best, telling wonderful, moving, magical stories within stories.

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