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Midnight's Children

bySalman Rushdie

Who is this book for? Readers interested in postcolonial literature, magical realism, and complex narratives.

Topics Postcolonial literatureMagical realismPartition of indiaBritish colonialismHistoryTelepathyInterfaith relationsSupernaturalInfants switched at birthIndiaIdentitySurvivalFriendshipFamily
MoodReflective, Tragic
RomanceMinor Subplot
ViolenceMild
A beautiful hardback edition of a modern Indian classic and winner of 'The Best of the Booker' - the best novel from Booker Prize history.Born at the stroke of midnight at the exact moment of India's independence, Saleem Sinai is a special child. However, this coincidence of birth has consequences he is not prepared for: telepathic powers connect him with 1,000 other 'midnight's children' all of whom are endowed with unusual gifts. Inextricably linked to his nation, Saleem's story is a whirlwind of disasters and triumphs that mirrors the course of modern India at its most impossible and glorious.'A wonderful, rich and humane novel that is safe to call a classic' GuardianVINTAGE QUARTERBOUND CLASSICS: Bound to be beautiful

Language

en

Published on

10/05/2023

Pages

672

Format

Hardback

ISBN

9781784878658

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