Still wild to think how Salman Rushdie’s "The Satanic Verses" led to a real-life fatwa and global protests. Some fans say the controversy made the book legendary, but others argue it set a scary precedent for censorship. Is the novel’s legacy more about free speech or the dangers of provoking religious outrage? The debate’s still fierce, especially with authors today facing similar threats. #BookBans #Rushdie #ControversialNovels #FreeSpeech #LiteraryDrama #Culture