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A review by mishalleneous_451
Victory City by Salman Rushdie
adventurous
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Salmon Rushdie at his storytelling finest. An epic story set in 15th century India. Magic realism, legend, archetypes, goddesses and gods all woven into the story of an orphaned girl who is imbued with the essence of a goddess.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Death of parent, and Colonisation
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Gore, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Torture, Religious bigotry, and War
Minor: Bullying, Death, Genocide, Blood, Grief, and Murder