Type: Magical Realism
Author: Salman Rushdie
Publication Year: 1981
Country: India
Pages: 446
The novel uses the breathtaking and surreal blend of magic realism and historical fiction to come up with a masterpiece which is a must-read for anyone. Set during the transitioning phase of India from a British Colony to a young independent nation. Rushdie tells the tale with a colourful range of characters which has multiple layers and depth to them and India’s new phase through their eyes. The brilliantly written novel has received a number of awards including The Booker Prize and The Best Of The Booker Prize.