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I managed to get through this whole novel, but found it somewhat tedious at the best of times. The writing sounds rather tired and mechanical, as though Rushdie is getting bored with his talent.

I was also distracted by the irrelevant sexual content. Much of this read more like the ludicrous fantasies of a teenage boy than the deep character and behaviour development one might expect from Rushdie. The ending is quite ridiculous, more like the ending of a Mills and Boon.

This novel could be taken as something of a parody of post-modern life. The characters are so determined to avoid the truth that they become increasingly and frantically occupied with whatever is at hand. Facing the truth kills them. But Rushdie presents no truth but oblivion, which is embraced happily by the hero. If this is what Rushdie is trying to communicate, it seems no wonder that it is rather uninspiring.

Technically, this is, of course, masterfully written. It is worth reading if only for the skilfully woven storyline and imagery. But if you're looking for something with a positive message, look elsewhere.


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Grimus A Novel Modern Library Paperbacks Salman Rushdie 9780812969993 Books Reviews

I hate to admit it (but I have to), but it took me too long to finish this novel. I started it out of respect for the great and mighty Rushdie, who I certainly know of, but had not read anything by, in the interest of going chronologically through his canon.
I look forward to venturing into his others worlds, and will hold Grimus up as a marker to where his art can be said to have begun. And an astonishing art it is.
Grimus, reviewed here fairly thoroughly, was a dense and frequently dry exploration of immortality, passion, interdimensional adventure and sexual ardore for me, with sparks of inspiring passages and images of heightened observation and creation, internal tumult and ecstatic realizations. I found the trip Flapping Eagle takes from Axona to Calf Mountain, to K to Grimushome interesting, but too long. Perhaps too thorough. I hesitate to criticize a giant of literary creativity, but I can't deny my own struggles.
I appreciated the whimsical entries Rushdie takes into the minds and hearts of his chracters, though I cared only for a few of them, and by the time I finished the read I mixed up Ignatius Gribb, Nicholas Denggle (sp?) and even the important Virgil Jones. Sorry to say, but so be it.
I would recommend this to people interested in Rushdie, and I am happy I finished it. I hold up it's frequent visions of interstellar consciousness, centuries old wanderings and a beautiful conclusion, as the molecules of an immortal world finally alter, as the pieces of Grimus that touched me.
Grimus is the first novel by Salman Rushdie and it has been described as a science fiction/fantasy novel. The main character is an Axona Indian, Flapping Eagle, who drinks an immortality elixir and, after living for 777 years, 7 months and 7 days, proceeds through some sort of dimension gateway to a strange place called Calf (Kâf) Island, inhabited by a community of bizarre immortals. Intent on regaining his mortality, he sets out to scale the mountainous peak, to find and destroy the source of the Grimus Effect.This novel does have the wordplay, puns and the original character names that Rushdie is known for, but these are not as clever or as numerous as in his later novels. Nor is the quality of the prose anything like that of later works. When interviewed, Rushdie said about this novel ".......... the writing was garbage--sometimes clever garbage, but garbage nonetheless. I think that also goes for Grimus. To me, it doesn't feel like my writing. Or only fitfully. It makes me want to hide behind the furniture." Much of the symbolism went over my head. Whilst not as good as his later offerings, this novel was interesting to read with the hindsight of knowing what his later novels achieved.
My favorite Rushdie book, not as frenetic or as grand in scale as his later works, but strange, trippy, and deeply funny. A light, fairly easy read that pays off.
I have read a number of Salman Rushdie books over the years. I also have seen shorter pieces. I enjoy his work. This is an exception. I suppose great writers decide to try different approaches. For me, at least, it didn't work. From what I have read about the book, I think the problem I have is mostly due to my lack of sophistication. However, I am not a student like the one who annotated the used copy I purchased. I read for pleasure. I found this book difficult. I am testing myself by following a book called 1001 books to read before you die. This one is like eating vegetables because it is good for you.
After reading "The Tiger's Wife" and being recovering from that disappointment, I found great comfort reading "Grimus A Novel" by Salman Rushdie.

I generally love Rushdie and this book enforced that conviction. It involves travel between dimensions, immortality, gorfs, and anagrams. It was fun to rearrange letters to determine that gorfs were like frogs and that there is a cool anagram for dimensions, milky way universe and earth. What anagram does GRIMUS represent?

This book revolves around immortal Axon amerindian "Flapping Eagle" and his desire to age and find a home. Via a con man, he travels through dimensions and universes to arrive at Calf Island washing up behind the rocking chairs of Delores O'Toole and Virgil Jones. She is a grossly ugly petite hunchback and he is an obese lunatic genius. See why I LOVE Rushdie???

The adventure begins when Flapping Eagle and Virgil decide to go up the mountain into the Town of K. It is delicious, complex, thought provoking and keeps you on your toes as you read.

Okay as you can tell this is great book...wonderful descriptions, incredible insights, and complex characters. Oh did I mention that there is whore house in the town of K?

Themes include the price of mortality and definitions of morality. What makes a good person a good soul? What should Flapping Eagle do when he arrives at the top of the mountain and faces Grimus? (Trust me that is a crucial theme that is deeper than what I stated)
I managed to get through this whole novel, but found it somewhat tedious at the best of times. The writing sounds rather tired and mechanical, as though Rushdie is getting bored with his talent.

I was also distracted by the irrelevant sexual content. Much of this read more like the ludicrous fantasies of a teenage boy than the deep character and behaviour development one might expect from Rushdie. The ending is quite ridiculous, more like the ending of a Mills and Boon.

This novel could be taken as something of a parody of post-modern life. The characters are so determined to avoid the truth that they become increasingly and frantically occupied with whatever is at hand. Facing the truth kills them. But Rushdie presents no truth but oblivion, which is embraced happily by the hero. If this is what Rushdie is trying to communicate, it seems no wonder that it is rather uninspiring.

Technically, this is, of course, masterfully written. It is worth reading if only for the skilfully woven storyline and imagery. But if you're looking for something with a positive message, look elsewhere.