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Summary: Triumph over censorship
Review: What an incredible surprise! And to think I had nearly dismissed this writer as someone for the West to parade around just to spite "Islamic extremists." Besides, I'm also often skeptical of artists who disrespect religious traditions. But upon a friend's recommendation, this became my first experience reading Rushdie- and I'm now a true believer! Encountering this author heightened my senses to the dangers of censorship- what a deeply personal experience. This is a magnificent book- one of my favorites ever. 100 Years of Solitude and A Passage to India make nice complements.
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Summary: A complete delight!
Review: Can a novel change the way you view the world? I can honestly say that is what Midnight's Children did for me. I didn't know the english language could do the things that Rushdie was able to pull off in this masterpiece! A delightful voyage onto the life of a boy born and living in turbulent times. Rushdie's writing style really is wonderful. I recommend this book highly! I haven't read Midnight's Children for a couple years now (a pseudo-friend has been "borrowing" it for that long), yet it still makes me smile... As good a purchase as your money can make...
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Summary: "Booker of Bookers"
Review: Reading Midnight's Children is not an easy task. The rich language and elaborate descriptions take hours to ply through and days to appreciate. Your time will, however, be very well spent. Salman Rushdie's classic recently was awarded the "Booker of Bookers" and the award was clearly deserved. Admittedly, the book will probably appeal more to South Asians who will recall their own childhoods when they read phrases such as "cho chweet", but even for someone from another part of the globe, the novel is a worthwhile piece. Take your time and enjoy as Salman Rushdie takes you through the joys and troubles of Saleem Sinai and the rest of Midnight's Children...
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Summary: One of the best books I've ever read
Review: Midnight's Children is probably Salman Rushdie's masterpiece. It is a book which can be appreciated on many levels--a person could read it to appreciate its entertaining narrative, its brilliant symbolism, or for the author's lyrical prose.
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Summary: Brilliant, beautiful, full of everything.
Review: This is an amazing book - I had thought, when I started, that it may have been a very heady, difficult to read book (as so many Booker Prize winners are), but I found it very easy to read, despite Rushdie's very interesting style. He has a very unpretentious voice, almost young sounding, but Saleem is an ancient soul. He communicates well to those less ancient then himself. It's absolutely crammed with little things to recommend it. I honestly can't fit them into a review. The amount of detail, the little stories all weaving themselves into each other, the colourful characters and events, the meticulous planning Rushdie has obviously done before writing - there is so much foreshadowing, it keeps you turning pages furiously! - and the overall impact of the book is amazing. I can't recommend this enough. Read it!
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Summary: it's fun
Review: When I first started to read this, I thought I'd never finish it, so I decided to read slowly, but carefuly, and I haven't done wrong - I really enjoyed it. There's not one boring part in it. It knid of reminds me of G. Garcia Marquez because of the involving of elements of fantastic, but still Rushie has his own special style. You don't need to know everything about India to be able to read this - common knowldge is enough.
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Summary: one of the very best
Review: This incredible book was certainly one of the best books I have ever read. It was my first book by Rushdie. I definitly plan on reading all of his other books!
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Summary: Vivid prose
Review: This is a truly luscious book to be savored slowly. Take your time, let it breathe, and prepare to be amazed by astounding associations and a visceral and intimate portrait of a nation. Then wait a bit, and read it again....
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Summary: Simply one of the finest novels of the 20th century.
Review: Brims with invention on every page. Recommended to anyone interested in fiction. Buy it in hardcover it is a novel you will want to re-read.
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Summary: Brilliant
Review: There is little else to say. Rushdie provides a mystical portrait of independence. Make sure to read a book covering the history of India to gain a deeper understanding of this ever evolving land.
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