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Midnight's Children
by Salman Rushdie
Speaking to friends, and reading the reviews on this site, it is clear Salman Rushdie is a very polemical writer. Ever since reading 'The Moor's Last Sigh' I've wanted to read more by him.
This book didn't disappoint. Admittedly, it's not an 'easy ride', and there were times where I had to work hard. I especially found the first 100 or so pages slow going.
However, it really is worth the effort. There are scenes of such breathless imagination and creativity, it was a joy to be taken along for the ride.
One scene that stands out for me is when Saleem is having a nightmare; Rushdie's sparce use of punctuation makes you read it with such urgency that I almost forgot to take a breath. It's writing like this that makes Rusdhie such a delight to read.
From a historical aspect this book is a great way to learn, with a pinch of salt, about the history of modern India (and Pakistan and Bangladesh), and the way Rushdie ties these events in with the events of Saleem's life I think was great.
Highly recommend it, just remember to be patient and open-minded and you are in for a treat.
This book didn't disappoint. Admittedly, it's not an 'easy ride', and there were times where I had to work hard. I especially found the first 100 or so pages slow going.
However, it really is worth the effort. There are scenes of such breathless imagination and creativity, it was a joy to be taken along for the ride.
One scene that stands out for me is when Saleem is having a nightmare; Rushdie's sparce use of punctuation makes you read it with such urgency that I almost forgot to take a breath. It's writing like this that makes Rusdhie such a delight to read.
From a historical aspect this book is a great way to learn, with a pinch of salt, about the history of modern India (and Pakistan and Bangladesh), and the way Rushdie ties these events in with the events of Saleem's life I think was great.
Highly recommend it, just remember to be patient and open-minded and you are in for a treat.