Superb

I remember reading this book in college. This excellent production brought back the book as I then imagined it. One of, if not the, best performances of an exquisite book on Audible!

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Too much

The sound effects are distracting and the dialoque is too soft. Couldn't get into it

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Really nice story and great interpretation

I enjoy a lot this audiobook. The story is well thought, and quite interesting, specially if you like India's history. I actually just regret that the audiobook didn't last longer. The interpretation is great. I would only complain that unlike other audiobooks this one required more attention because of the background noises and the fact that some voices overlap a little from time to time. I recommend this audiobook.

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Fantastic dramatization

I was so enthralled by the dramatization that I want to read the original book now! Thank you BBC for making it so unique, it was like watching a movie! Also, I very much appreciated the interview with the author at the end.

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Worthy of “The Big Screen”

“Midnight’s Children” is a delightfully deceptive title for this rich saga that demonstrates the maturity of several decade’s worth of story grounded in a timeless history.

A masterful achievement, Rushdie’s work brings to life with vibrant imagery, imagination, compelling subplots—ranging from comical to profoundly heart-wrenching, the stories of complex characters, told through the eyes of a child from before his birth, through self-actualized adulthood.

It’s the journey of human beings set against the back drop of the evolution of nations, that reminds us of how little control we have over our own destinies despite our deep involvement in our personal affairs and the lives of others. But far from being hopeless, the travels resolve in redemption, making the emotional rollercoaster worth the read for those that crave happy endings, however bittersweet.

I look forward to reading this in print, as the book is replete with subtle allegorical notes that hint, perhaps, at the author’s own spiritual journey and openness to homecomings, which deserve a closer study.

Some knowledge of the culture, linguistics, and historical references on the part of the reader will make this book more meaningful and less of a confusing fairy tale, though curious learners will also enjoy the dramatic character play and magical elements.

special effects too distracting too loud

background sound effects and different actors voices too distracting . I never finished the book. One narrator would have been better

I can’t follow radio plays

I have a cochlear implant, and have been listening to audiobooks to retrain my brain. Loved Rushdie’s Satanic Verses on Audible, with a single talented reader. Can’t understand this one, with multiple voices, sound effects, people at various distances from the mic.