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Step Across This Line: Collected Nonfiction 1992-2002

Salman Rushdie
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Step Across This Line: Collected Nonfiction 1992-2002

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2003

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Salman Rushdie

Step Across This Line: Collected Nonfiction 1992-2002

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2003
Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Step Across This Line: Collected Nonfiction 1992-2002, Salman Rushdie presents essays and speeches exploring themes of identity, culture, and politics. The collection reflects on the impact of globalization and censorship while traversing personal experiences and literary insights, showcasing Rushdie's thoughts on freedom, creativity, and his diverse global perspectives during the decade.

Informative

Contemplative

Inspirational

Mysterious

Adventurous

Reviews & Readership

4.3

1,243 ratings

72%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Step Across This Line: Collected Nonfiction 1992-2002 showcases Salman Rushdie's sharp intellect and broad cultural insights. Critics laud his eloquent prose and diverse subject matter, though some mention a lack of cohesion across essays. Overall, the collection highlights Rushdie's adeptness in addressing complex issues with wit and depth.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Step Across This Line: Collected Nonfiction 1992-2002?

A reader intrigued by global politics, culture, and literature would enjoy Salman Rushdie's Step Across This Line. Similar audiences might appreciate essays like those in Joan Didion's Slouching Towards Bethlehem or essays by Christopher Hitchens, which blend personal insight with socio-political commentary.

4.3

1,243 ratings

72%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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