The Satanic Verses

Just before dawn one winter’s morning, a hijacked aeroplane blows apart high above the English Channel and two figures tumble, clutched in an embrace, towards the sea: Gibreel Farishta, India’s legendary movie star, and Saladin Chamcha, the man of a thousand voices.

Washed up, alive, on an English beach, their survival is a miracle. But there is a price to pay. Gibreel and Saladin have been chosen as opponents in the eternal wrestling match between Good and Evil. But chosen by whom? And which is which? And what will be the outcome of their final confrontation?

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Captivating, thought provoking journey

To quote Nadine Gordimer: “A staggering achievement, brilliantly enjoyable”
A mix of realism and satire create a vivid tapestry.
The reality of migration and the question of identity is thought provoking.
The quest for truth is a road through many hardships.
It grounds the listener.
Weighing good and evil, both are realities.
The narration was superb.

Performance is accurate and powerful

With the amount of different voices and sentiments, it performs exceptionally well. Without this performance by books alone, it will be difficult for me to imagine how subtle certain part is.
Great performance.

Masterful Magical Realism

A beautiful tale of cultures colliding, woven together by several narratives that explore the terrible wonders of religion, history, and tradition.