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Fury

Salman Rushdie
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Fury

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006

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Salman Rushdie

Fury

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

259

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Magical Realism

British Literature

Indian Literature
Period
Asian Literature
Setting

New York City • 2000s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Fury by Salman Rushdie follows a middle-aged professor and dollmaker named Malik Solanka, who grapples with personal and existential turmoil in New York City. As he navigates his inner conflicts and past, Solanka confronts themes of identity, creativity, and desire while observing the frenetic energy of the city around him.

Mysterious

Dark

Contemplative

Gritty

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

3.6

9,471 ratings

43%

Loved it

36%

Mixed feelings

21%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Salman Rushdie's Fury captivates with its vivid prose and sharp societal critique set in frenetic New York. However, some find the narrative meandering and characters underdeveloped. While celebrated for its imaginative language and depth, others feel it lacks cohesive plot direction. Overall, it's a thought-provoking exploration of contemporary life.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Fury?

A reader who enjoys Fury by Salman Rushdie would likely appreciate complex narratives and themes of identity and dislocation. Fans of White Teeth by Zadie Smith or The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt may find similar appeal in its exploration of multiculturalism, existential angst, and the chaos of modern life.

3.6

9,471 ratings

43%

Loved it

36%

Mixed feelings

21%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

259

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Magical Realism

British Literature

Indian Literature
Period
Asian Literature
Setting

New York City • 2000s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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