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Binding
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Number of Pages
308
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a contemporary fantasy novel rooted in urban life and ancient myth. Its central theme is the hidden lineage of magical beings who influence the modern world, and a looming struggle between light and dark when the boundary between realms breaks down. The book is written for adult readers who enjoy richly imagined worlds, philosophical questions, and a darkly poetic tone that blends wonder with danger.
The story unfolds through interlinked chapters and multiple viewpoints, blending story-led narration with dreamlike visions. It follows a down-to-earth gardener, a graphic novelist, a baby who reveals corruption with her mere presence, and a seductive figure drawn into forces beyond comprehension. The characters discover they are descendants of whimsical, capricious beings who inhabit a world separated from ours by a veil, and that their actions will shape a city-wide upheaval as the barrier between realms is breached on a grand scale.
What makes the reading experience distinctive is the prose's sensorial richness and the way myth threads through modern life. The narrative blends urban settings with fantastical elements, creating a layered, immersive atmosphere where language itself can be powerful, and silence or noise carries weight. Readers move through shifting timelines and perspectives toward an unforeseen confrontation, inviting reflection without sacrificing momentum.
Reading this invites a broader sense of wonder about myth in the modern world, deepened curiosity about belief and power, and a lasting impression of characters who navigate upheaval with resilience and hope.
Product Details
Author
Salman Rushdie
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
308
Language
English
SKU
9780143427698
ISBN
9780143427698
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
20x14x4cm
Binding
Hardback
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Sir Salman Rushdie Is The Author Of Many Novels Including Grimus, Midnight'S Children, Shame, The Satanic Verses, The Moor'S Last Sigh, The Ground Beneath Her Feet, Fury And Shalimar The Clown. He Has Also Published Works Of Non-Fiction Including The Jaguar Smile, Imaginary Homelands, The Wizard Of Oz And, As Co-Editor, The Vintage Book Of Short Stories. Sir Salman Rushdie Is The Multi-Award Winning Author Of Twelve Previous Novels: Midnight'S Children Which Won The Booker Prize (1981) And The Best Of The Booker Prize (2008), Grimus, Shame, The Satanic Verses, Haroun And The Sea Of Stories, The Moor'S Last Sigh, The Ground Beneath Her Feet, Fury, Shalimar The Clown, Luka And The Fire Of Life, The Enchantress Of Florence And His Recent Two Years, Eight Months And Twenty-Eight Nights. His Memoir, Joseph Anton, Published In 2012, Became An Acclaimed Bestseller, Praised As 'The Finest Memoir [. . .] In Many A Year' (Washington Post). He Has Also Published One Collection Of Short Stories, East, West And Three Works Of Non-Fiction: The Jaguar Smile, Imaginary Homelands: Essays And Criticism 1981-1991 And Step Across This Line. Rushdie Has Also Co-Edited Two Anthologies, Mirrorwork And Best American Short Stories 2008. His Books Have Been Translated Into Over Forty Languages. He Is A Former President Of American Pen.