A review by stephinfektion
The Golden House by Salman Rushdie

5.0

Wow. What a compelling read! I couldn't put it down! The narrator at times came across as slightly unreliable, but he came clean about his own faults and came to realize his own bias in the end. His telling of the story of the Golden family is poetic, poignant, and precise. The character descriptions are gripping and leave you begging for more, in the best way possible. The story itself is so complex with millions of little layers and connections that are weaved together so delicately and intricately that it's surprising that our narrator was able to keep everything straight! The text itself is pretty dense, but so nicely written that it feels like it's going fast, even in those pretty moments of stillness that Rushdie is a master of. The political background is so well done, and hilarious in just the right spots. A great read for anyone looking for something challenging. Highly recommended from this reader!