Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Incest, Islamophobia, ViolenceModerate
Alcoholism, Sexual content, DeathMinor
Death of parent, Animal death, Body horrorCommunity Reviews
Summary of 4618 reviews
Moods
reflective 65%
funny 40%
adventurous 37%
mysterious 35%
emotional 33%
informative 30%
dark 26%
sad 17%
tense 12%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 8%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
medium 22%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 61% | Character: 30% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 27% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Average rating
560 pages | first published 1981
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ISBN/UID: 9780676970654
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Canada
Publication date: 10 June 1997
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...Book Information
560 pages | first published 1981
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ISBN/UID: 9780676970654
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Canada
Publication date: 10 June 1997
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...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Incest, Islamophobia, ViolenceModerate
Alcoholism, Sexual content, DeathMinor
Death of parent, Animal death, Body horrorCommunity Reviews
Summary of 4618 reviews
Moods
reflective 65%
funny 40%
adventurous 37%
mysterious 35%
emotional 33%
informative 30%
dark 26%
sad 17%
tense 12%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 8%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
medium 22%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 61% | Character: 30% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 27% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Average rating