Shalimar the Clown
by Salman Rushdie
Shalimar the Clown by Salman Rushdie holds a well received rating of 3.86 out of 5, based on 10.4K reader ratings. First published in 2005. The book spans 398 pages.
About Shalimar the Clown
This is the story of Maximilian Ophuls, America’s counterterrorism chief, one of the makers of the modern world; his Kashmiri Muslim driver and subsequent killer, a mysterious figure who calls himself Shalimar the clown; Max’s illegitimate daughter India; and a woman who links them, whose revelation finally explains them all. It is an epic narrative that moves from California to Kashmir, France, and England, and back to California again. Along the way there are tales of princesses lured from their homes by demons, legends of kings forced to defend their kingdoms against evil. And there is always love, gained and lost, uncommonly beautiful and mortally dangerous.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Salman Rushdie |
| Published | 2005 |
| Pages | 398 |
| Genres | Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.86 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 10,396 |
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What genre is Shalimar the Clown?
Shalimar the Clown is categorized as Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is Shalimar the Clown worth reading?
Based on 10.4K reader ratings, Shalimar the Clown has an average score of 3.86 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Shalimar the Clown?
Shalimar the Clown has 398 pages.
Who wrote Shalimar the Clown?
Shalimar the Clown was written by Salman Rushdie. It was first published in 2005.
What is the ISBN for Shalimar the Clown?
The ISBN-13 for Shalimar the Clown is 9780679783480.0.
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