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Literary Fiction· India

The Satanic Verses

by Salman Rushdie
Aggregate Editorial Score34/100
Kirkus Reviews
Published 1988560 pagesEnglish
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The Satanic Verses by Salman Rushdie is a landmark work of literary fiction, first published in 1988. Saladin Chamcha and Gibreel Farishta survive the explosion of a hijacked aircraft and undergo miraculous transformations. Rushdie's novel—which prompted the Ayatollah Khomeini's fatwa—is a meditation on migration, religion, and the nature of good and evil. Themes of migration, religion, identity run through the work. The book has received recognition from Kirkus Reviews 1988.

Book Details

AuthorSalman Rushdie
Published1988
Country of Origin🇮🇳 India
LanguageEnglish
Pages560
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780812976564
Editorial Score34/100
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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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Kirkus Reviews
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19887
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Satanic Verses about?

Saladin Chamcha and Gibreel Farishta survive the explosion of a hijacked aircraft and undergo miraculous transformations. Rushdie's novel—which prompted the Ayatollah Khomeini's fatwa—is a meditation on migration, religion, and the nature of good and evil.

Who wrote The Satanic Verses?

The Satanic Verses was written by Salman Rushdie, from India. First published in 1988.

What awards has The Satanic Verses won?

The Satanic Verses has received the following awards and honours: Kirkus Reviews 1988.

Is The Satanic Verses worth reading?

The Satanic Verses is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 7/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in migration, religion, identity.

Where can I buy The Satanic Verses?

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What category is The Satanic Verses?

The Satanic Verses is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is The Satanic Verses from?

The Satanic Verses originates from India's literary tradition. Explore more books from India on our country page.

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