Midnight's Children

Midnight’s Children (1981) is the tale of Saleem Sinai, a child born at the stroke of midnight on August 15, 1947 – the exact moment of India’s independence. This biographical and historical coincidence shapes his destiny, connecting him to a thousand other midnight’s children endowed with miraculous powers and intertwining his own fate with that of his nation. 

• Readers who enjoy historical fiction with a touch of magical realism
• Individuals interested in exploring the themes of identity, nationalism, and postcolonialism
• Those looking to delve into a complex and imaginative narrative that challenges conventional storytelling

Salman Rushdie is an Indian-born British-American writer. He is the author of fifteen major novels including The Satanic Verses, Quichotte, and Midnight’s Children. The latter won both the Booker Prize and the Best of the Booker. Rushdie is a former president of PEN American Center. He was knighted in 2007 for services to literature.