{"book":{"book":"The Eleventh Hour","author":"Salman Rushdie","publicationYear":"","description":"The Eleventh Hour is Salman Rushdie's first work of fiction published after surviving a near-death knife attack and living for decades under a death sentence. The collection consists of short stories and novellas focusing on mortality and the end of life. These narratives explore what might come after death alongside deep reflections on personal legacy. The pieces also delve into themes of morality and revenge. Furthermore, the work reflects shifts in the author's writing process following his traumatic experience. The collection notably includes Rushdie's very first ghost story.","image":"https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/1900x1900+0+0/resize/3000/quality/66/format/jpg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fa2%2F61%2F9aceb0fe408c9b3eaa88cb34c271%2F4b480289-e78b-44fd-b3f2-58169b9de449.jpg","date":"2026-10-19"}}