672 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099578512
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 18 May 1995
Description
Born at the stroke of midnight, at the precise moment of India's independence, Saleem Sinai is destined from birth to be special. For he is one of 1,001 children born in the midnight hour, children who all have special gifts, children with whom Sa...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,027 reviews
Moods
reflective 63%
funny 39%
adventurous 37%
mysterious 36%
emotional 32%
informative 31%
dark 26%
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: 59% | 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 horror672 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099578512
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 18 May 1995
Description
Born at the stroke of midnight, at the precise moment of India's independence, Saleem Sinai is destined from birth to be special. For he is one of 1,001 children born in the midnight hour, children who all have special gifts, children with whom Sa...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,027 reviews
Moods
reflective 63%
funny 39%
adventurous 37%
mysterious 36%
emotional 32%
informative 31%
dark 26%
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: 59% | 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