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The Jaguar Smile: A Nicaraguan Journey

by Salman Rushdie
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
Published 1987English
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About This Book

Published in 1987, The Jaguar Smile: A Nicaraguan Journey established Salman Rushdie as one of the defining voices in travel. Although written by Salman Rushdie, this book is a significant work on Nicaragua as it documents his travels through the country during the Sandinista revolution. Rushdie provides a vivid and personal account of the political climate, the people, and the cultural landscape of Nicaragua, offering readers an insightful view of the country's struggles and aspirations during a pivotal time in its history. Themes of revolution, political climate, cultural landscape run through the work.

Book Details

AuthorSalman Rushdie
Published1987
Country of Origin🇳🇮 Nicaragua
LanguageEnglish
Categorytravel
ISBN9780394562940
Editorial Score30/100
Country of Origin

🇳🇮 Nicaragua

This book is part of Nicaragua's rich literary tradition.

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Editorial Assessment

The Jaguar Smile: A Nicaraguan Journey by Salman Rushdie sits within the tradition of travel that treats language as seriously as plot. Published in 1987 in Nicaragua, it engages with revolution, political climate, cultural landscape, personal journey in ways that have earned it lasting critical attention. Critics and institutions have consistently placed The Jaguar Smile: A Nicaraguan Journey among the notable works of its period. Our aggregate score of 30/100 is compiled from 1 editorial sources that range from Nobel and Booker committees to leading literary journals. The appeal of The Jaguar Smile: A Nicaraguan Journey lies partly in its refusal to offer easy answers. Its exploration of revolution, political climate, cultural landscape, personal journey is sustained, textured, and genuinely thought-provoking in ways that stay with readers well after the final page. Within Nicaragua's literary landscape, Salman Rushdie occupies a significant position. The Jaguar Smile: A Nicaraguan Journey is both a personal artistic statement and a contribution to a tradition shaped by the country's history and cultural concerns.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.

Awards & Recognition

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Salman Rushdie is a celebrated author from India known for influential works of literary fiction.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Jaguar Smile: A Nicaraguan Journey about?

Although written by Salman Rushdie, this book is a significant work on Nicaragua as it documents his travels through the country during the Sandinista revolution. Rushdie provides a vivid and personal account of the political climate, the people, and the cultural landscape of Nicaragua, offering readers an insightful view of the country's struggles and aspirations during a pivotal time in its history.

Who wrote The Jaguar Smile: A Nicaraguan Journey?

The Jaguar Smile: A Nicaraguan Journey was written by Salman Rushdie, from Nicaragua. First published in 1987.

What awards has The Jaguar Smile: A Nicaraguan Journey won?

The Jaguar Smile: A Nicaraguan Journey has received the following recognition: notable critical recognition.

Is The Jaguar Smile: A Nicaraguan Journey worth reading?

The Jaguar Smile: A Nicaraguan Journey is a well-regarded book with an aggregate editorial score of 30/100 on 50 Best Books. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in revolution, political climate, cultural landscape.

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The Jaguar Smile: A Nicaraguan Journey is classified as travel.

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The Jaguar Smile: A Nicaraguan Journey originates from Nicaragua's literary tradition. Explore more books from Nicaragua on our country page.

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