Comments on: Midnight’s Children by Salman Rushdie

By: Nymeth

Nymeth — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:42:19 +0000

lol, I’d have liked to see a review in the style of the book Like Trish and Claire I really loved this, and history-wise it was definitely eye-opening.

By: Rebecca Reid

Rebecca Reid — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:18:18 +0000

I’ve seen this on lists for most challenging books to read. Good for you for finishing it!

By: Trish

Trish — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:21:46 +0000

I LOVE this book, but I agree that it is a toughie. I think if I hadn’t read this for a college course (post-colonialism) I probably wouldn’t have finished it on my own. The third section was probably the most difficult for me, but Rushdie’s writing really is amazing. Glad you persevered!

By: Claire (Paperback_Reader)

Claire (Paperback_Reader) — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:15:08 +0000

Midnight’s Children is one of my favourite books but different strokes for different folks!

Yes, Indira Ghandi was not portrayed in a good light and it is one of the most disturbing sections of the book. Have you read A Fine Balance by Ronhinton Mistry?

Interesting review.

By: admin

admin — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 07:57:22 +0000

why oh why does wordpress hate Violet so much? Here is what she said:

I don’t believe Indira Gandhi was a bitch but I haven’t read this book so I really don’t know what context it is.
I tries reading this book once, but left it after 3 pages. Kudos to you for completing the book for whatever reasons

By: admin

admin — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 07:55:28 +0000

Violet,

I can’t give it away, as it would be all spoilery, and whatnot. But Rushdie does not put her in a good light. At all.