Freedom at Midnight Paperback – 24 April 2020

First read this book over 30 years ago, and decided to read it again given that this year marks the 70th anniversary of the partition of India. Reading it again once again proved that Freedom at Midnight continues to remain the definitive book for those readers seeking to understand the events that led to the the most monumental 'divorce' in history, but through a book that is extremely 'easy' to read, given the style it was written in, a hallmark of the style of its authors, Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre.

It’s a historical book

An excellent, informative and well balanced book that I thoroughly enjoyed reading - but in its Kindle form, let down by a poor quality digitisation that contains many irritating errors.

I have read many books on the Indian Independence as well as partition but this sets the standard. There is so much intricate detail about all the relevant parties involved in the Independence/Partition on India as well as the horrific violence that followed. The book is very unbiased in its approach as it criticises all parties where necessary.

This book MUST be part of the historic collector's possession! I have only recently received it, but want to just say how beautifully written it is and so true to facts! My friend had lent her copy to a person who didn't return it, which kept on mentioning how upset she was.so asked her for the title. I managed to get it from Amazon UK so am learning another part fo history! It's difficult to put it down, as the authors have written several historic books but this beats them all!!! I very strongly recommend anyone who likes to learn true facts of history that they won't overlook this one - it's incredibly a master piece!

I have read this book a couple of times and always enjoy it. The authors make a great team and know how to tell a good story. All devastatingly true and tragic the partition of India. You must read it !

The prose style is fluid and easy to follow and, although we are reading about an historic event, the human factor is ever present.The narrative style is not overburdened with extraneous detail. I would thoroughly recommend Freedom At Midnight to anyone who has any interest in the Indian subcontinent.

This is a book recommended to me by my father, who read it back in the day ('80 or something). My recent interest in history is well served by this book, even if it does somehow blow up a few biographies and events of 1 year into 582 pages.I would have to say it's a brilliantly written book, even if it does seem a little too enamoured and awe-struck with the British. Some people I know find it partial and apologist, but I would suggest potential readers to dismiss this as sanctimoniousness. Read it!