Fury

by Salman Rushdie
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Good Books rating 3.75
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  • ID: 6352
  • Added: 2025-11-13
  • Updated: 2025-11-15
  • ISBN: 9781407019635
  • Publisher: Random House
  • Published: 2008-12-29
  • Formats: 1
  • Reviews: 3

In the summer of 2000, New York City is a whirlwind of decadence and fury. Malik Solanka, a man with a history of abrupt exits, arrives in this tumultuous city to escape his crumbling marriage and the fury building within him. He fears becoming a danger to those he loves and seeks a fresh start in the Big Apple. However, New York is a city teeming with rage, from cab drivers' obscenities to a serial killer on the loose. Malik's own thoughts and emotions reach a breaking point as he navigates the city's chaos and his own inner turmoil. /n/n 'Fury' is both a howl of rage and a love letter to New York, showcasing Salman Rushdie's mastery of storytelling. The novel explores themes of identity, fury, and the human condition, all set against the backdrop of a city that is as vibrant as it is volatile. Rushdie's vivid prose and intricate character development make this a compelling read for fans of literary fiction.

Reviews
Compulsive Reader · 2003-03-19
engaging 3.75

The novel is blackly funny, engaging, and easy to read. It is verbose and modern, showcasing Rushdie's unique style.

The reviewer finds the novel to be blackly funny and engaging, with a modern and verbose style that is characteristic of Rushdie's writing. They appreciate the ease of reading and the depth of the themes explored. The novel is seen as a significant work that delves into the complexities of human emotions and societal issues. The reviewer also notes the unique style of Rushdie, which adds a layer of complexity to the story.

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    Fury is used in many contexts in this novel, which is blackly funny, engaging, easy to read, and as verbose and modern as anything Rushdie has written.

    It is a festering boil of a book -- restless, energetic and, yes, furious.

    Fury is very far from a perfect novel, but it does dig for the roots of modern rage with an uncommon intensity.

The Independent · 2001-09-07
significant 3.50

The novel is not perfect but digs deep into the roots of modern rage. It is a significant work that explores the complexities of human emotions.

The reviewer notes that the novel is not perfect but appreciates its depth in exploring the roots of modern rage. They see it as a significant work that delves into the complexities of human emotions and societal issues. The novel is seen as a powerful exploration of rage and love, with a surprising depth of characters. The reviewer also notes the unique style of Rushdie, which adds a layer of complexity to the story.

Quick quotes

    Fury is very far from a perfect novel, but it does dig for the roots of modern rage with an uncommon intensity.

    Rushdie's latest novel, Fury, is both a bitter howl of rage and an epic, surprising love letter.

    It is a festering boil of a book -- restless, energetic and, yes, furious.

The Guardian · John Sutherland · 2001-08-24
powerful 4.00

The novel is a bitter howl of rage and an epic love letter. It explores themes of fury and love with surprising depth.

The reviewer describes the novel as a powerful exploration of rage and love. They appreciate the epic quality of the narrative and the surprising depth of the characters. The novel is seen as a significant work that delves into the complexities of human emotions. The reviewer also notes the surprising love letter aspect, which adds a layer of complexity to the story.

Quick quotes

    Rushdie's latest novel, Fury, is both a bitter howl of rage and an epic, surprising love letter.

    It is a festering boil of a book -- restless, energetic and, yes, furious.

    Fury is very far from a perfect novel, but it does dig for the roots of modern rage with an uncommon intensity.

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