Midnight's Children

Name: Midnight's Children
Price: 9.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.3 (6953 reviews)
Author: Salman Rushdie

by Salman Rushdie

Historical Fiction Literary Fiction

4.3 (6,953)

4.3 stars from 6,953 reviews. One of the highest rated Historical Fiction books we track.

683 pages~11.4 hr readPublished by Random HousePublished 2010-09-07

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You love intricate, layered narratives that weave personal stories into massive historical canvases.
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You appreciate ambitious prose that rewards close reading and invites you to linger over sentences.

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You prefer straightforward plots that move quickly from A to B without digression or complexity.
You want a light, escapist read rather than a novel that demands your full attention.
You're looking for a traditional love story or coming-of-age tale without political and metaphysical layers.

About this book

Saleem Sinai is born at midnight on August 15, 1947, the exact moment of India's independence. Greeted by fireworks, crowds, and Prime Minister Nehru, he grows up discovering that his life is deeply connected to his nation's fate. His actions mirror and magnify events affecting national affairs, and his health is bound to that of his country. Saleem possesses telepathic powers linking him with approximately 1,000 other children born in that same hour—all endowed with magical gifts. The novel weaves together a family saga with a portrait of India and its people, exploring how Saleem's personal history becomes inseparable from his nation's history. Selected by the Modern Library as one of the 100 best novels of all time, this fortieth anniversary edition includes a new introduction by the author.

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Currently 4.3★ from 6,953 reviews

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