Midnight's Children by Salman Rushdie

Midnight's Children

Salman Rushdie

533 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)

fiction historical literary magical realism challenging funny reflective slow-paced

Description

Saleem Sinai is born at the stroke of midnight on August 15, 1947, the very moment of India’s independence. Greeted by fireworks displays, cheering crowds, and Prime Minister Nehru himself, Saleem grows up to learn the ominous consequences of this...

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Moods

challenging 70%
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

slow 73%
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

3.87

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