Victory City by Salman Rushdie
The novel is a sweeping historical epic that chronicles the rise and fall of a fantastical city in southern India, brought to life by a nine-year-old girl named Pampa Kampana who is endowed with divine powers. Over the course of 250 years, the city becomes a vibrant hub of culture, politics, and spirituality, reflecting the complexities of human ambition, love, and betrayal. Through Pampa's eyes, the story explores themes of power, destiny, and the enduring struggle between good and evil, all set against the backdrop of a richly imagined world that blends myth and reality.
The 7650th greatest book of all time
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- Published
- 2023
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 350-400
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
- - Victoriestad
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 44th on The 100 Greatest Books of 2023 (The Greatest Books)
- Honi’s 100 Best Books of the 21st century (Honi Soit)