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Salman Rushdie

The Enchantress Of Florence

Salman RushdieFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008

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Salman Rushdie

The Enchantress Of Florence

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008
Book Details
Pages

349

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Florence, Italy • Renaissance

Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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The Enchantress of Florence by Salman Rushdie is a magical-realist novel set in the Mughal Empire and Renaissance Florence in the 16th century. A mysterious European named Niccolo Vespucci arrives at the Mughal court claiming to be the long-lost relative of Emperor Akbar. He recounts a tale involving a princess who becomes the Enchantress of Florence, weaving together history, myth, and intrigue. The source text contains references to sexual violence and death by suicide.

Fantastical

Mysterious

Contemplative

Romantic

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

3.9

19,599 ratings

58%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Enchantress of Florence by Salman Rushdie blends historical fiction with magical realism. Critics praise its vivid storytelling, lush prose, and intricate plot weaving. However, it is sometimes criticized for excessive digressions and convoluted narrative threads. Overall, it is celebrated for its imaginative and richly detailed portrayal of 16th-century cultures.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Enchantress Of Florence?

Readers who relish a blend of historical fiction and magical realism will appreciate Salman Rushdie's The Enchantress of Florence. Fans of Gabriel García Márquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude and Umberto Eco's The Name of the Rose will find its rich tapestry of imagination and historical depth captivating.

3.9

19,599 ratings

58%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

349

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Florence, Italy • Renaissance

Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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