The Golden House

Set in Manhattan after Barack Obama’s inauguration, this novel explores the enigmatic lives of the Golden family, powerful real-estate moguls who assume new identities and quickly ascend into high society. Narrated through the perspective of their neighbor and aspiring filmmaker René, the story weaves together themes of wealth, art, betrayal, and transformation, revealing a complex portrait of contemporary America. With a blend of realist storytelling and prescient insights, Salman Rushdie’s novel examines issues of identity, truth, and deception in a shifting world order.