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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?

©1988 Salman Rushdie (P)2020 Audible, Ltd Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Magical Realism Magic Thought-Provoking
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this was a more enjoyable read than I expected. The references had me in stitches as I recognise the characteristics and characterisation of some of the events. a very amusing good read.

enjoyable read

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A joy to listen to! I have not read The Satanic Verses and it is far more entertaining and provocative than I imagined. Full of humour which was performed perfectly. Highly recommend.

Fantastic Performance of an Incredible Text

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Loved the narration
Loved the story which is a mix of Arabian Night tales, legend and myth.
I listened to it all the way through and tried hard to see where it was blasphemous. Could find anything wrong except it is a funny yet serious book, extremely well written and presented.
Having read it I went and purchased Midnights Children by Mr Rushdie. Great writer

A very interesting an sometimes comady

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The book requires a second listen but overall I was satisfied with the story. It turned into something I did not expect and at times I struggled but was glad I made it through. Narration was brilliant.

Very well written, surprising, sometimes insane

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This is the best audio book I've listened to for a long time! Well done. Superb.

Brilliantly enjoyable, amusing, superb dictation.

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