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Ice-Candy-Man by Bapsi Sidhwa – A Moving Portrait of Partition and Human Resilience

Bapsi Sidhwa’s Ice-Candy-Man (also known as Cracking India) is a powerful novel set against the backdrop of the Partition of India in 1947. Told from the perspective of a young girl named Lenny, the story captures the tumultuous events of the period, highlighting the complexities of religious and cultural identities, as well as the profound impact of political upheaval on ordinary lives. With vivid characters and a rich narrative, Sidhwa offers a poignant exploration of love, violence, and survival amidst the chaos of Partition.

Key Features:

✔ A heart-wrenching portrayal of the emotional and physical impact of Partition on the Indian subcontinent
✔ Follows the life of Lenny, a young girl who witnesses the unraveling of her world during a time of immense upheaval
✔ Themes of love, loss, cultural conflict, and human resilience
✔ Rich in historical and cultural context, providing a unique insight into South Asian history
✔ Essential reading for lovers of postcolonial literature, historical fiction, and stories of survival

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