About this Event
Slow reading: Midnight’s Children
In November and December, we’re taking the slow route through Salman Rushdie’s Midnight’s Children.
Think of it like slow travel: rather than rushing from one destination to the next, we’re going to stay awhile. Four sessions, four sections of the novel, and plenty of room to sit with the writing, the history, the characters and all the strange, wonderful places Rushdie will take us.
The four sessions
Thursday, November 5
Book One: Chapters 1 - 8 (inclusive!)
The Perforated Sheet → Tick, Tock
Thursday, November 19
Book Two: Chapters 1 - 8 (inclusive!)
The Fisherman’s Pointing Finger → Alpha and Omega
Thursday, December 3
Book Two: Chapters 9 - 15 (inclusive!)
The Kolynos Kid → How Saleem Achieved Purity
Thursday, December 17
Book Three: Chapters 1 - 7 (inclusive!)
The Buddha → Abracadabra
All sessions will be held at Robin des Bois, located in Parc La Fontaine from 6:30-8:30pm.
You can join us for one session or all four. A single $20 ticket covers your participation across the series! Just purchase your ticket once and email us at [email protected] at least one week before each session so we can make sure we have a spot for you.
Who can attend?
Khoj’s literary gatherings aren’t only for South Asians. If you’re curious about other cultures, interested in the worlds and histories behind the books we read, you’re very welcome here.
You don’t need to come with the “right” background or the perfect interpretation. Everyone gets space to talk, ask questions, share what stood out to them and connect with others.
If you’d like to learn more about book club discounts and where to find a copy, email us at [email protected].
Event venue & nearby stays
Robin des Bois, 3933 Av. du Parc-La Fontaine, Montréal, QC, Canada
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