Shalimar the Clown | 
pickA novel about love and revenge where characters traverse Kashmir, Europe and California. Their lives parallel the history and politics of the nations involved, and each new event adds to the depth and richness of their narrative. A few too many tangents but some of these were also the most enjoyable parts of the book. 7/10 Sad to hear of the attack on Rushdie and I hope his condition improves.
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This book is very close to my heart because it's partly set in my hometown - Kashmir. A story both beautiful and tragic, much like the place it describes. I first read this around 5 years ago when I had just moved out of Kashmir and it brought me closer to home. Do read this if you can AFTER Christmas because it is a sad book.
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pickI really enjoyed this book. I tend to love Rushdie‘s combination of surrealist fantasy and history - this one did not disappoint. If you are looking for a place to start with Rushdie‘s work, this may be a good choice.
What an amazing evening with a literary master craftsman.
pickA well-known, well-respected author who I have somehow managed to avoid until now. A random pickup at a used book store, I was amazed at how he weaved his characters stories throughout the narrative. Hopefully before the end of 2016, I will get into more of Rushdie's ground-breaking novels.
pickAnother fantastic Rushdie novel about the destructive power of the need for revenge. The characters are so wholly created and the beauty of Kashmir is truly captured, and then bam! He hits you with bloodshed and bitterness. Great novel.
