Haroun and the Sea of Stories by Salman Rushdie
The book is a fantastical children's novel that explores the importance of storytelling. It follows the journey of a young boy named Haroun who sets out on a magical adventure to restore his father's ability to tell stories. Along the way, he encounters a vast array of colorful characters and strange lands, including a Sea of Stories. The narrative addresses themes of censorship, the power of storytelling, and the struggle between light and darkness.
The 1330th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1990
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 200-224
- Words
- 38,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 70th on Harvard Book Store Staff's Favorite 100 Books (Harvard Book Store)
- 94th on The 100 Greatest Novels of All Time: The List (The Observer)
- 98th on 100 Greatest Childrens Books of All Time (BBC)
- Mythopoeic Awards (The Mythopoeic Awards)
- The 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time (Time)