Knife by Salman Rushdie
"Knife" by Salman Rushdie is a poignant and personal narrative recounting the harrowing experience of surviving an attack on his life. On August 12, 2022, while preparing to speak about the importance of protecting writers, Rushdie was confronted by a masked assailant. This book delves into the traumatic events of that day, his subsequent recovery, and the support he received from his wife, family, medical team, and readers. Through this account, Rushdie explores themes of resilience, the power of literature, and the journey of healing and rediscovery.
The 7130th greatest book of all time
Purchase from
Bookshop.org or
Amazon
- Published
- 2024
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 209
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
-
(3.9)
- Alternate Titles
- None
If you're interested in seeing the ranking details on this book go here
This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 7th on The 100 Greatest Books of 2024 (The Greatest Books)
- Honi’s 100 Best Books of the 21st century (Honi Soit)