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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 7,454 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
adventurous 41%
mysterious 41%
funny 38%
emotional 34%
informative 28%
dark 26%
sad 17%
tense 13%
inspiring 9%
hopeful 8%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 25%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 59% | Character: 33% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 29% | No: 27%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 79% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Violence, Incest, WarModerate
Alcoholism, Sexual content, Death of parentMinor
Torture, Animal death, Animal cruelty533 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 7,454 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
adventurous 41%
mysterious 41%
funny 38%
emotional 34%
informative 28%
dark 26%
sad 17%
tense 13%
inspiring 9%
hopeful 8%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 25%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 59% | Character: 33% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 29% | No: 27%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 79% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Incest, WarModerate
Alcoholism, Sexual content, Death of parentMinor
Torture, Animal death, Animal cruelty