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647 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099578512
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 07 May 2015
Description
Born at the stroke of midnight, at the precise moment of India's independence, Saleem Sinai is destined from birth to be special. For he is one of 1,001 children born in the midnight hour, children who all have special gifts, children with whom Sa...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,362 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
adventurous 42%
mysterious 41%
funny 38%
emotional 34%
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: 31% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 28% | No: 27%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 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, DeathMinor
Animal death, Death of parent, Pregnancy
647 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099578512
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 07 May 2015
Description
Born at the stroke of midnight, at the precise moment of India's independence, Saleem Sinai is destined from birth to be special. For he is one of 1,001 children born in the midnight hour, children who all have special gifts, children with whom Sa...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,362 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
adventurous 42%
mysterious 41%
funny 38%
emotional 34%
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: 31% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 28% | No: 27%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 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, DeathMinor
Animal death, Death of parent, Pregnancy