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“The Satanic Verses” is a bold and controversial masterpiece by Salman Rushdie, blending myth, religion, identity, and immigration into a gripping tale. The novel begins with a dramatic airplane explosion, from which two Indian men — Gibreel Farishta, a Bollywood superstar, and Saladin Chamcha, a voiceover artist — miraculously survive, only to be transformed in strange and symbolic ways.
As their lives spiral through dreams, nightmares, and cultural collisions, the novel explores themes of good vs evil, exile, faith, blasphemy, and personal transformation. Known for its magical realism and layered storytelling, the book challenges readers to confront deep philosophical and religious questions.
Though it sparked worldwide controversy and was banned in several countries, The Satanic Verses remains a literary landmark, celebrated for its fearless narrative, poetic language, and thought-provoking ideas.
A provocative and unforgettable novel from one of the most important voices in modern literature.
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