Salman Rushdie's Masterpieces: Top 7 Must-Have Books

1. Midnight's Children (1981)

Magical realism epic following a child born at the stroke of Indian independence, endowed with telepathic powers.

2. Shame (1983)

A Pakistani politician in exile grapples with family, identity, and the complexities of his homeland.

3. The Satanic Verses (1988)

Controversial novel exploring migration, identity, and blurred lines between reality and religious imagery.

4. Haroun and the Sea of Stories (1990)

A boy embarks on a fantastical journey to save his storytelling father and the magical land of Kahani.

5. The Moor's Last Sigh (1995)

A court jester reflects on love, loss, and the decline of the Mughal Empire in a richly woven historical tale.

6. The Ground Beneath Her Feet (1999)

Two couples, one American and one Indian, become strangely connected in this complex exploration of love and destiny.

7. Quichotte (2019)

A modern-day Don Quixote, a traveling salesman, becomes obsessed with a television star in this playful exploration of fandom and storytelling.