Title: Realism and Magic can get too mixed up
Review: It is pure, classic Rushdie, and therefore a delight to read! However, in the middle of the story, the occasional prosaic references to the real can appear to be out of place, imposed. On the other hand, some of the mundane narratives (that are not too ridiculous to be untrue, especially in the context of the region's recent history) are not so easy to separate from pure fantasy, unless one is very familiar with all the characters and their personal histories. But perhaps that's where lies the author's trademark. Buyers should be aware of the fact that the recent Picador edition is annoyingly full of typographical/editorial errors. Hopefully these will be taken care of in future imprints.
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