The Jaguar Smile: A Nicaraguan Journey by Salman Rushdie (EPUB)

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“I did not go to Nicaragua intending to write a book, or, indeed, to write at all: but my encounter with the place affected me so deeply that in the end I had no choice.” So notes Salman Rushdie in his first work of nonfiction, a book as imaginative and meaningful as his acclaimed novels. In The Jaguar Smile, Rushdie paints a brilliantly sharp and haunting portrait of the people, the politics, the terrain, and the poetry of “a country in which the ancient, opposing forces of creation and destruction were in violent collision.” Recounting his travels there in 1986, in the midst of America’s behind-the-scenes war against the Sandinistas, Rushdie reveals a nation resounding to the clashes between government and individuals, history and morality.

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⭐This short book is an almost perfect example of insightful travel writing. The work reminds one of the possibilities of the genre, combining shimmering prose with acute observation. The fact that some of that observation has proven deeply flawed is simply a gift of hindsight. As a picture of central America (an area I know well) at a certain crucial moment of its tortured history the book is simply essential. While the book is unashamedly pro Sandinista, Rushdie is critical of their policy of censorship and failure to include the tribal and black minorities in their revolution. The Jaguar Smile also reminds us of the murderous policies of Ronald and Ollie. Sadly Ortega is back in power and proving little better than that corrupt US duo. But the Jaguar Smile is more valuable for its art than its dated politics. Enjoy it for what it is – a minor masterpiece of travel writing – too often a mediocre genre.

⭐Haven’t read the text yet. But book cake with a small broken edge and looks a little dirty. No biggie, just doesn’t seem brand new.

⭐This is an interesting book on the Nicaraguan Revolution, sometimes referred to as the Sandista, Contra issues. It is one observers view of how things were in Nicaragua during the tail end of that time. The author is not completely un-biased, nobody is, but he does do a good job of presenting what he saw there without choosing sides and is upfront about his bent. Over all a useful glimpse into an important part of that countries history.

⭐As a frequent visitor to Nica, I think this is a great first person review of a visit to Nica in the 80s, and a decent historical perspective from the mid 90s. Many of the things he says about Nica and its people are true. Fascinating views of the Sandinista leaders prior to the 1994 win by Chamorro. Ever Rosario Murillo shows up, in a small way.

⭐I have lived for 2 weeks in Nicaragua last summer and fell in love with the country and its people. This book reminded me of heroic Nicaraguans and their unbelievable optimism and stamina.

⭐Not a very cheerful book, but one that tells you what happened, told by one who was there. The quality of writing is up to the usual standards of Salman Rushdie.

⭐The least favorite book I’ve ever read was “Fury” by Rushdie. I thought I’d give him another try: this time in non-fiction. “Jaguar” is more engaging but I didn’t take away much from the book. Sure, censorship is bad. Got it. Sure, the US’s preoccupation with Nicaragua was irrational. Fair enough. Other than that, the only blast of insight I took was that the Sandinista revolution was made up of (amateur) poets. The book was either too short to be really informative or mercifully short because nothing deep was coming. Just can’t get behind the whole Rushdie thing.

⭐very interesting story. well told. made even more interesting that Ortega is back in power.

⭐great thank you very much indeed

⭐Beautiful and fascinating book

⭐In a subjective, poetic, very readable style, british/indish literati Salman Rushdie writes on his journey to Nicaragua under the Frente rule in the 1980s. What seems to be apologetic of a Marxist-Leninist regime in the perspective of Neo-Conservatives is actually an outcry over the injustice heaped upon a small country looking for self-determination.The small book does not aim to provide something more than “snapshots”, it would take a different book to get a more conclusive idea about the Nicaraguan Revolution and the Contra War.

⭐5 star

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