Spanning decades of Indian history while intertwining the personal with the political, this sweeping novel follows a remarkable protagonist whose life becomes mysteriously connected to the moment of India's independence. History, mythology, family drama, romance, and magical realism blend together as private lives repeatedly collide with enormous social changes. The narrator's experiences mirror the turbulent transformation of a nation, creating a story in which personal identity and national identity are impossible to separate. Richly imaginative and frequently playful, the book explores memory, destiny, cultural change, political power, and the complicated ways history is remembered and retold.

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