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Violence
Barely any
Mild fantasy violence
Language
Barely any
Mild language
Sexual Content
Barely any
Brief sexual content
Substance Use
Barely any
Drinking
Emotional Intensity
Some
Themes of immortality, identity, and surrealist quest
What this book is about
Rushdie's 1975 debut novel (originally written as a sci-fi competition entry) follows Flapping Eagle on a surrealist quest. Challenging and imaginative. Features mild sexual content. For adults.
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