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Literary Fiction· India

The Moor's Last Sigh

by Salman Rushdie
Aggregate Editorial Score38/100
Kirkus Reviews
Published 1995448 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 1995, The Moor's Last Sigh established Salman Rushdie as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. Moraes Zogoiby, half-Jew and half-Catholic, half-Moorish and half-Indian, ages at double speed as he narrates the history of his multi-racial family across the twentieth century. Rushdie's Whitbread Award winner is his warmest and most comic novel. Themes of identity, India, family run through the work. The book has received recognition from Kirkus Reviews 1995.

Book Details

AuthorSalman Rushdie
Published1995
Country of Origin🇮🇳 India
LanguageEnglish
Pages448
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780679745020
Editorial Score38/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇮🇳 India

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

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Awards & Recognition

Kirkus Reviews
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Moor's Last Sigh about?

Moraes Zogoiby, half-Jew and half-Catholic, half-Moorish and half-Indian, ages at double speed as he narrates the history of his multi-racial family across the twentieth century. Rushdie's Whitbread Award winner is his warmest and most comic novel.

Who wrote The Moor's Last Sigh?

The Moor's Last Sigh was written by Salman Rushdie, from India. First published in 1995.

What awards has The Moor's Last Sigh won?

The Moor's Last Sigh has received the following awards and honours: Kirkus Reviews 1995.

Is The Moor's Last Sigh worth reading?

The Moor's Last Sigh is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 8/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in identity, India, family.

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What category is The Moor's Last Sigh?

The Moor's Last Sigh is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is The Moor's Last Sigh from?

The Moor's Last Sigh originates from India's literary tradition. Explore more books from India on our country page.

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