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The Jaguar Smile A Nicaraguan Journey Salman Rushdie Books

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.


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The Jaguar Smile A Nicaraguan Journey Salman Rushdie Books Reviews

very interesting story. well told. made even more interesting that Ortega is back in power.
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.
A very good perspective on one of the most interesting countries in Latin America. It's an extremely quick read, but the point is thoroughly expressed throughout it's pages.
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.
Writing is like a travel log, interesting details but needs more meat on the bones. Reads like a foreigner discovering things without knowing muy beforehand.
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.
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.
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.