How we cite our quotes: (Book.Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
Matter of fact descriptions of the outre and bizarre, and their reverse, namely heightened, stylized versions of the everyday-these techniques, which are also attitudes of mind, I have lifted-or perhaps absorbed-from the most formidable of the midnight children, my rival, my fellow-changeling, the supposed son of Wee Willie Winkie: Shiva-of-the-knees. (2.15.42)
More meta! Whether you call it magical realism or hysterical realism, the style of writing described here is exactly how literary critics would describe Rushdie's writing style. Why do you think he attributes this to Shiva?