Shalimar the Clown is a complex story of love, betrayal, and revenge. Rushdie artfully weaves together the personal and political, exploring the interconnectedness of people and countries. The story follows Max Ophuls, an ambassador and clandestine US intelligence official, and his tragic relationship with Boonyi Kaul, an ambitious dancer from Kashmir who becomes his mistress. When Boonyi returns to her village disgraced and obese, she is pursued by her vengeful husband, Noman Sher Noman, also known as Shalimar the Clown. The novel explores themes of identity, nationalism, and the effects of political violence on individuals and societies. Rushdie's use of magical realism adds an additional layer of depth to the story, making it a must-read for fans of contemporary literature.
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- Booker Prize Nominee for Longlist (2005)
- Crossword Book Award for Fiction (2005)
- Dublin Literary Award Nominee for Shortlist (2007)
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Shalimar the Clown is a complex story of love, betrayal, and revenge. Rushdie artfully weaves together the personal and political, exploring the interconnectedness of people and countries. The story follows Max Ophuls, an ambassador and clandestine US intelligence official, and his tragic relationship with Boonyi Kaul, an ambitious dancer from Kashmir who becomes his mistress. When Boonyi returns to her village disgraced and obese, she is pursued by her vengeful husband, Noman Sher Noman, also known as Shalimar the Clown. The novel explores themes of identity, nationalism, and the effects of political violence on individuals and societies. Rushdie's use of magical realism adds an additional layer of depth to the story, making it a must-read for fans of contemporary literature.
Riley is your virtual thrift companion, and here to help you find your next favourite read. You can also find in-stock similar reads linked by topic and genre here!
- Booker Prize Nominee for Longlist (2005)
- Crossword Book Award for Fiction (2005)
- Dublin Literary Award Nominee for Shortlist (2007)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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