About the book
'A wonderful, rich and humane novel... a classic' Guardian
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 children' all of whom are endowed with unusual gifts. Inextricably linked to his nation, Saleem's story is a whirlwind of disasters and triumphs that mirrors the course of modern India at its most impossible and glorious.
*WINNER OF THE BOOKER AND BEST OF THE BOOKER PRIZE*
**A BBC BETWEEN THE COVERS BIG JUBILEE READ PICK**
WITH A NEW 40TH ANNIVERSARY INTRODUCTION BY THE AUTHOR
Editions of Midnight's Children
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781784878658
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780099511892
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780099578512
- EBook
- ISBN 9781409028482
Read an Excerpt
'A wonderful, rich and humane novel... a classic' Guardian
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 children' all of whom are endowed with unusual gifts. Inextricably linked to his nation, Saleem's story is a whirlwind of disasters and triumphs that mirrors the course of modern India at its most impossible and glorious.
*WINNER OF THE BOOKER AND BEST OF THE BOOKER PRIZE*
**A BBC BETWEEN THE COVERS BIG JUBILEE READ PICK**
WITH A NEW 40TH ANNIVERSARY INTRODUCTION BY THE AUTHOR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Midnight's Children about?
'A wonderful, rich and humane novel... a classic' Guardian
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 children' all of whom are endowed with unusual gifts. Inextricably linked to his nation, Saleem's story is a whirlwind of disasters and triumphs that mirrors the course of modern India at its most impossible and glorious.
*WINNER OF THE BOOKER AND BEST OF THE BOOKER PRIZE*
**A BBC BETWEEN THE COVERS BIG JUBILEE READ PICK**
WITH A NEW 40TH ANNIVERSARY INTRODUCTION BY THE AUTHOR
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Midnight's Children?
Fiction > Fantasy > Magical realism
Where can I read a sample of Midnight's Children?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781784878658
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Midnight's Children?
Salman Rushdie
Who is the Publisher of the book Midnight's Children?
Random House
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Midnight's Children is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781784878658) and paperback(ISBN 9780099511892) and paperback(ISBN 9780099578512) and ebook(ISBN 9781409028482)
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