A review by silverthistle
The Enchantress of Florence by Salman Rushdie

emotional mysterious slow-paced

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

2.0

Rushdie's writing is beautiful and poetic, but the story itself fell flat and felt wooden, especially in regards to female character development and representation. I read another review that describes this book as "lush emptiness," and I have to agree. This one wasn't for me.