A rolling, turbulent book, and a disturbing read in the wake of the events of 11th September. Malik Solanka, erstwhile professor and doll-maker, takes his well-stoked anger, confusion and murderous thoughts with him as he flees to New York, leaving his wife and child in England. Rushdie employs his facility for rich and precise language to navigate Solanka through a series of bizarre adventures, rages and passionate encounters. Not for the faint of heart.
(Siobhan Thomson - bwl 12 January 2002 ) |
