647 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099554035
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 04 August 2011
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 4,961 reviews
Moods
reflective 64%
funny 40%
adventurous 38%
mysterious 36%
emotional 33%
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: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 28% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 6% | 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: 9780099554035
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 04 August 2011
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 4,961 reviews
Moods
reflective 64%
funny 40%
adventurous 38%
mysterious 36%
emotional 33%
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: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 28% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 6% | 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