She has moved beyond a mere mention and is now an actual character in the book, wondering if she really exists, questioning her reality; you know, the basic existential angst any imaginary wife has.
As someone who still, on occasion, creates imaginary boyfriends, etc., I can completely relate.
One of the things I think people don’t get sometimes about Rushdie is how witty and whimsical he is. I saw him speak, and he was like a stand-up comedian – so dry, SO FUNNY.
Wow, I love the bit about the imaginary wife.
Me too.
She has moved beyond a mere mention and is now an actual character in the book, wondering if she really exists, questioning her reality; you know, the basic existential angst any imaginary wife has.
As someone who still, on occasion, creates imaginary boyfriends, etc., I can completely relate.
One of the things I think people don’t get sometimes about Rushdie is how witty and whimsical he is. I saw him speak, and he was like a stand-up comedian – so dry, SO FUNNY.
Quite compelling. Glad you found this, Tracey! Thanks for sharing it.
I love that now this is an imaginary post.
I’m having existential angst.