The subject of the book ‘It Was Five Past Midnight’ is
“It Was Five Past Midnight” delves into the catastrophic Bhopal gas tragedy of 1984. The book unfolds the events surrounding the industrial disaster, its devastating impact on the community, and the ensuing legal and social repercussions, offering a comprehensive examination of this tragic incident.
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The book tracks the history of a group of villagers who had to leave their homes after prolonged droughts in search of a new life on the outskirts of the comparatively wealthy city of Bhopal.