The Satanic Verses

The Satanic Verses is Salman Rushdie's internationally acclaimed and deeply imaginative novel that blends magical realism, satire, mythology, and contemporary fiction into a bold exploration of identity, faith, migration, and transformation. Following a dramatic terrorist attack on an aircraft, two Indian expatriates miraculously survive and undergo extraordinary physical and psychological changes that challenge their understanding of reality, belief, and self.

Through intertwining narratives that move between dreams, history, and modern life, Rushdie examines themes of religion, exile, cultural conflict, freedom of expression, and the complexities of human identity. Rich with symbolism, wit, and inventive storytelling, the novel invites readers to question accepted truths while navigating a world where the boundaries between the sacred and the secular, reality and imagination, become increasingly blurred.

Winner of the Whitbread Prize and regarded as one of the most influential works of modern literature, The Satanic Verses remains a landmark novel for readers interested in literary fiction, magical realism, and thought-provoking narratives.

Product Details

ISBN: 9780812976717
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Author: Salman Rushdie
Recommended Age: 18+
Weight: Approx. 400–550 g
Delivery Time: 5–7 Business Days