Description
- ISBN-13: 9780670098460
- Publisher: Penguin Hamish Hamilton
- Binding: Hardcover
- Language: English
- Weight: 20 gr
- ISBN-10: 0670098469
- Publisher Date: 01 Jan 2023
- Height: 220 mm
- No of Pages: 352
- Width: 574 mm
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VICTORY CITY
SKU: 9780670098460
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From two-time Booker Prize winner Salman Rushdie comes an epic tale of a woman who breathes a fantastical city into existence. After witnessing the death of her mother, Pampa Kampana becomes a vessel for a goddess, who speaks through her and grants her powers. Over the next 250 years, Pampa Kampana builds the wondrous city of Bisnaga. She tells its story in a long poem that spans centuries and encompasses the city’s many births, deaths, and rebirths. Bisnaga is at once a place of breathtaking beauty and a site of unforgettable violence. But Pampa Kampana vows to tell the truth about her city, even as it crumbles around her and her own powers begin to wane. Brimming with fierce humor, profound sadness, and an unyielding belief in the power of stories, Victory City is a saga for our times and a testament to the human capacity for both love and destruction.
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Siddharth Yadav –
Victory City is a great book. Rushdie has done it again with the great characters and story. A must read.
Bharath P H –
A great and wild story! I love the way Rushdie weaves together the story. Highly Recommend!
Omkar Bhatnagar –
The scope of the book is excellent, however it was too hard to follow at times. The characters where also hard to keep track.
Diksha Munjal –
Rushdie’s prose is as brilliant as ever, but I found the story a bit meandering. Still, a worthwhile read for fans of historical fantasy.
Sarvesh Singh –
Very original and captivating story. The story is something that will stay with me for a while.
Yashwant Suman –
Beautifully written, but I struggled to connect with the characters. The world-building is incredible, but the plot felt a little disjointed. Worth a read, but not my favorite Rushdie.
Aditi Mishra –
I was drawn in to the rich tapestry of Bisnaga’s history. There were some slow moments. Overall, a good book.
Siddharth Kumar –
I was bored for some parts, but overall it was excellent, but it could have been shorter.
Neha Lahariya –
A sweeping epic that’s both imaginative and thought-provoking. Pampa Kampana is a compelling character. It was great!
Sanjeev Kumar –
Victory City is a triumph! A vibrant and unforgettable tale of love, loss, and the power of storytelling. Could not put it down!
Anupama Singh –
Rushdie’s imagination shines, but the sheer scope felt overwhelming at times. Enjoyed the vibrant imagery, though. A bit long winded.
Aadhar Kumar Mishra –
A vibrant and excellent story from Rushdie! Some of it was a bit too much, but in general I recommend it.
Divya Manwani –
Absolutely loved the mythology and the way Rushdie weaves history and fantasy. A bit dense at times, but ultimately rewarding. Highly recommend!
Anonymous –
A beautiful and moving novel. The characters were well developed, and the plot was fast-paced. It was a bit confusing.
Tarushi Jain –
Victory City is a captivating read! Pampa Kampana’s story is both magical and heartbreaking. Rushdie at his finest, though some parts dragged a little.
Anjali Gupta –
I loved the story, but some of it was a bit confusing. I would have liked a bit more back story. Overall, a good book!
Pranav Chawla –
Salman Rushdie’s Victory City is creative but a bit hard to follow. I wanted to like it more than I did. Still a worthwhile read.