Midnight's Children
Midnight's Children
A Magical Tale Woven Through the Fabric of India's Turbulent Past
About This Book
Published in 1981, Midnight's Children follows Saleem Sinai, born precisely at midnight on August 15, 1947—the moment India gained independence from British rule. His birth at this historic juncture binds him to one thousand other children born in that same hour, all gifted with supernatural abilities. Saleem's personal journey becomes inseparable from the nation's own troubled path forward.
Who Should Read This?
- Fans of historical fiction blended with magical realism
- People drawn to explorations of identity, nationalism, and postcolonial themes
- Anyone seeking intricate, imaginative narratives that break traditional storytelling conventions
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