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Midnight's Children by Salman Rushdie

Name: Midnight's Children by Salman Rushdie
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A Booker Prize-Winning Magical Realism Epic of Indian Independence, Telepathy, and Post-Colonial History

Born at the exact stroke of midnight on August 15, 1947—the precise moment India achieves independence from British rule—Saleem Sinai possesses extraordinary telepathic powers. His mind serves as a receiver connecting 1,001 children born in India's first hour of freedom, each possessing unique magical gifts.

Spanning Bombay, East Pakistan (Bangladesh), and Delhi, Saleem's personal history mirrors modern India's political milestones, including the Partition, the 1965 Indo-Pakistani War, and Indira Gandhi's 1975 Emergency state, culminating in an epic allegory of nationhood.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Winner of both the Booker Prize and the "Booker of Bookers," Salman Rushdie's masterwork revolutionized post-colonial literature and magical realism. Essential reading for fans of Gabriel García Márquez, Arundhati Roy, and Zadie Smith.

Book Details

ISBN: 9780812976533

Binding: Paperback

Pub Date: April 4, 2006

Publisher: Random House Publishing Group

Pages: 536

Author:

Salman Rushdie

Language: English

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