Midnight's Children
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I just finished this book,, and ran straight to the computer, searched reviews and views, and here I am, reading your thoughts on the novel.(already read I mean)
Well I am from India, the place where most of the action from the novel takes place, and I can say that I didnt find the book as difficult as some readers express; lengthy, though, it is.
Reading the reviews and hearing the views, as I settle back in my chair and contemplate my own experience, I could say that, for me too, the book has been more of an experience than a joy of reading. Ofcourse, it has so much to say as far as the history, mythology and culture of the subcontinent is concerned. And yes, the author has spent much creative energy in exhibiting a style of his own. And then the gamut of characters really.
As far as I am concerned, I could not enjoy this book as much, didnt stir me from inside, couldnt connect with my I dont know what, perhaps for the reason that too much of dramatic happenings, too much of action, starts taking away the essential space for your own thought process to unfold and connect with the essential nature of the piece of art you come across or the book you hold on for days and eyes fixed on the page to get your being requited somewhere.
There is a writing which is the result of a clear conviction born out of an emotional depth irrespective of the genres it is weaved in; and there is writing which is more a product of a sleight of hand and talent.
Midnight's Children is, I am afraid, for me a book of the latter category.
Not taking away the book's assured promise of the magic box contents, it nonetheless would not matter a great deal to leave it for a single reading.
Well I am from India, the place where most of the action from the novel takes place, and I can say that I didnt find the book as difficult as some readers express; lengthy, though, it is.
Reading the reviews and hearing the views, as I settle back in my chair and contemplate my own experience, I could say that, for me too, the book has been more of an experience than a joy of reading. Ofcourse, it has so much to say as far as the history, mythology and culture of the subcontinent is concerned. And yes, the author has spent much creative energy in exhibiting a style of his own. And then the gamut of characters really.
As far as I am concerned, I could not enjoy this book as much, didnt stir me from inside, couldnt connect with my I dont know what, perhaps for the reason that too much of dramatic happenings, too much of action, starts taking away the essential space for your own thought process to unfold and connect with the essential nature of the piece of art you come across or the book you hold on for days and eyes fixed on the page to get your being requited somewhere.
There is a writing which is the result of a clear conviction born out of an emotional depth irrespective of the genres it is weaved in; and there is writing which is more a product of a sleight of hand and talent.
Midnight's Children is, I am afraid, for me a book of the latter category.
Not taking away the book's assured promise of the magic box contents, it nonetheless would not matter a great deal to leave it for a single reading.
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