#9 in Poetry
The Satanic Verses
- 560
- Pages
- about 10 h
- Reading time
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About the book
The Satanic Verses is the fourth novel by British–Indian writer Salman Rushdie. First published in September 1988, the book was inspired by the life of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. As with his previous books, Rushdie used magical realism and relied on contemporary events and people to create his characters. The title refers to the Satanic Verses, a group of Quranic verses about three pagan Meccan goddesses: Allāt, Al-Uzza, and Manāt. The part of the story that deals with the satanic verses was based on accounts from the historians al-Waqidi and al-Tabari.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 7.5 across 197 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 52% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Poetry average of 8.3. That is how 7.9 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 7.4 | 28 | 14% |
| Hardcover | 7.6 | 169 | 86% |
Frequently asked
What is The Satanic Verses rated?
7.9 out of 10, from 197 reader ratings across 2 independent sources.
Is The Satanic Verses worth reading?
Readers give it 7.9/10 from 197 ratings in open sources.
How long does it take to read The Satanic Verses?
About 10 hours at an average reading pace — 560 pages.
Where does The Satanic Verses rank?
#9 in Poetry on the current snapshot.
How long is The Satanic Verses?
It has 560 pages — longer than 72% of the ranked books in Poetry.
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