Shalimar the Clown
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Love and revenge in a globalized world.
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.
Shalimar the Clown
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This book may contain very minor cosmetic defects, but it is in pristine condition. There should be no yellowing, no foxing, no water damage, and no annotations of any kind on the cover and the pages. For paperbacks, there should not be any crease marks on the spine. This book is good as new — lucky you!
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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.
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Love and revenge in a globalized world.
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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