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Name: Fury
Rating: 3.333333333333 (3 reviews)
Author: Salman Rushdie

In *Fury*, Salman Rushdie turns a contemporary cityscape into a subtle exploration of human behavior, focusing on middle‑aged men who work as college faculty. The novel weaves together elements of social life and customs, manners, and the psychological pressures that shape everyday choices. The narrative centers on the tension between the outward sheen of prosperity and the underlying emptiness that many experience, offering a nuanced look at how personal anger and social expectations intersect in modern urban life. Set against the backdrop of a bustling metropolis, the book positions itself within the tradition of British fiction while engaging with universal human themes.

First publish date: 2001

Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction

Authors: Salman Rushdie

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