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Shame

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Knopf Canada, 1997 - 320 pages
In this brilliant novel, Salman Rushdie masterfully combines history, art, language, politics, and religion. Set in a country "not quite Pakistan," the story centers around the families of two men -- one a celebrated warrior, the other, a debauched playboy engaged in a protracted duel that is played out in the political landscape of their country.Shameis a tour de force and a fitting predecessor to the author's legendary novel,The Satanic Verses.

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His insights are fantastic. - Goodreads
I find Salman Rushdie very hard to read. - Goodreads
Either way, it was a nice introduction. - Goodreads
Very stylistic writing though. - Goodreads

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User Review  - Jordon - Goodreads

Rushdie has a very unique style to his storytelling; he narrates as a character outside of his tale, yet is wholly invested in it. His tone is casual, imitating the convolutions of an orally told ... Read full review

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User Review  - Snehil Dua - Goodreads

Clever book. The story is a fictionalized version of Pakistan. The author clearly states that he is not writing about Pakistan because he doesn't want to get into any trouble for doing so. So he ... Read full review

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About the author (1997)

Salman Rushdie is the author of seven novels, includingThe Satanic Verses,The Ground Beneath Her Feet andMidnight’s Childrenfor which he won the Booker Prize and the “Booker of Bookers.”

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