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533 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780812976533
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks
Publication date: 04 April 2006
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,406 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
adventurous 42%
mysterious 41%
funny 38%
emotional 33%
informative 28%
dark 27%
sad 18%
tense 13%
inspiring 9%
hopeful 8%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 25%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Character: 32% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 28% | No: 27%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 79% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Incest, Violence, WarModerate
Alcoholism, Sexual content, Death of parentMinor
Animal death, Pregnancy, Religious bigotry
533 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780812976533
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks
Publication date: 04 April 2006
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,406 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
adventurous 42%
mysterious 41%
funny 38%
emotional 33%
informative 28%
dark 27%
sad 18%
tense 13%
inspiring 9%
hopeful 8%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 25%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Character: 32% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 28% | No: 27%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 79% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Incest, Violence, WarModerate
Alcoholism, Sexual content, Death of parentMinor
Animal death, Pregnancy, Religious bigotry