![]() ![]() This is more like a tragicomedy, a warning signal, highlighting signs of the end times (in the After Google age!) at the moral, political, and social levels, because of our doings or not doings. However, it’s not satire for the mere fun of it, and that’s probably why it worked for me (I usually don’t like satire). I loved its humor, and satirical view of our society (mostly American, British, and Indian) and culture – though I’m not sure Rushdie would even dare use this word in reference to our modern age. I’m really glad I went into new territory and read Quichotte, here is why:įirst, I was totally blown over by the first pages of the book. I was awed by his vast culture, and he reminded me in that respect, and with his humor as well, of Umberto Eco, who used to be a close friend of his. ![]() I have listened to some conferences by him, I especially remember one where he talks about the books that were important in his life. ![]() I thought this was the perfect coincidence to discover this new to me author, I know I know, it’s about time. As you may know, I recently finished reading the whole of Don Quixote – yes even book 2! Phew!Īs I was slowly slowly reaching the end, I heard about Salman Rushdie’s new book: Quichotte. ![]()
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