Fury – Salman Rushdie Öfke

Salman Rushdie’s latest novel, Fury, is a powerful exploration of anger and its impact on the individual and society. Set in New York City after the 9/11 attacks, the novel follows its protagonist, Malik Solanka, as he grapples with his own rage and the tumultuous political and social climate of the city.At the heart of Fury is a deep examination of the human psyche and how fury can consume and distort our perceptions and actions. Malik, a former university professor who has retreated into a life of seclusion and introspection, struggles with both his own rage and the anger that surrounds him in the aftermath of 9/11. Rushdie masterfully weaves together Malik’s personal journey with the larger political and social forces at play in post-9/11 New York, creating a thoughtful and nuanced exploration of anger and its effects.The novel is not without its challenges, particularly in the complexity of its narrative structure and the often-overlapping plotlines. However, these challenges ultimately serve to deepen the novel’s exploration of anger and its consequences, making for a gripping and thought-provoking read.Overall, Fury is a bold and necessary work from one of the most important literary voices of our time. Its exploration of anger and the human psyche is both timely and timeless, and its insights will linger with readers long after the final page.