647 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099540991
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Books
Publication date: 01 April 1981
Description
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 chi...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,003 reviews
Moods
reflective 63%
funny 39%
adventurous 37%
mysterious 36%
emotional 32%
informative 31%
dark 25%
sad 18%
tense 13%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 8%
lighthearted 4%
Pace
medium 24%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Character: 30% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 27% | No: 26%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Incest, Islamophobia, ViolenceModerate
Alcoholism, Sexual content, DeathMinor
Death of parent, Animal death, Body horror647 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099540991
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Books
Publication date: 01 April 1981
Description
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 chi...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,003 reviews
Moods
reflective 63%
funny 39%
adventurous 37%
mysterious 36%
emotional 32%
informative 31%
dark 25%
sad 18%
tense 13%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 8%
lighthearted 4%
Pace
medium 24%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Character: 30% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 27% | No: 26%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Incest, Islamophobia, ViolenceModerate
Alcoholism, Sexual content, DeathMinor
Death of parent, Animal death, Body horror