Which Rushdie book is a non-fiction account of his travels in Nicaragua?
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Correct answer: The Jaguar Smile
'The Jaguar Smile' (1987) is Rushdie's first full-length non-fiction book. It documents his journey to Nicaragua during the Sandinista revolution, reflecting his political interests at the time.
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