Standalone novel · 1981
Midnight's Children
Saleem Sinai is born at the stroke of midnight on 15 August 1947, the moment of India’s independence, and discovers that he and the other children born in that hour have magical gifts. His life becomes bound up with the history of his country.
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Book facts
- Author
- Salman Rushdie
- Series
- Standalone
- Published
- 1981
- Setting
- Set in Mumbai
- Characters charted
- 2
- Chart confidence
- High
Who is in Midnight's Children
2 recurring or key characters from Salman Rushdie’s chart. Introduces Saleem Sinai and Padma.
Lead 1
- Saleem SinaiFirst appearanceChild of midnight with telepathic powers
Major 1
- PadmaFirst appearanceSaleem's listener