Haroun and the Sea of Stories

"The Satanic Verses" bent my brain funny. I thought Rushdie had some good prose, the ideas were interesting, but the surrealism combined with moments of silliness made for an odd mix, and in the end I left satisfied but disoriented, like I'd eaten an exotic meal. "Haroun and the Sea of Stories" was R......more

Hurrah for diverse books, before I say another word. I loved how this book drew on Pakistani/Muslim stories and imagery, and I enjoyed the company of its young protagonist. I'm sure younger readers will too. I was interested to see how Rushdie would adapt his style, and it seems he did so by indulgi......more

I'm surprised that Viking listed this as a children's literature. There's nothing risque in it of course, and it is structured a little like Alice in Wonderland, but I think it will appeal to both children and adults with its playful style and malleable language. There are a lot of puns, rhymes and......more

3-3.25 stars It was nice to read a book inspired by Indian folklore as I don't get to read much of it. The best thing I could say about this book is what an imaginative read Mr. Salman Rushdie wrote. I liked how there was a bit of everything in this book: war, fantastical creatures, hint of romance t......more

A fantastically preposterous carpet ride with magicians, genies and goblins. An oceanic library of stories aimed primarily at children, but also likely to please adults who haven't yet succumbed to cynicism and whose imaginations haven't yet withered on life's vine. Riotous, hugely imaginative and f......more