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Ice-Candy Man Paperback – 25 May 2016

by Bapsi Sidhwa (Author)
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 70 ratings
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An Indian To Kill a Mockingbird. A novel about
Partition, laced with hilarity and heartbreak

As the British eke out the final days of their rule of India, the threat of Partition gathers and sectarian violence escalates, spreading across the nation and inching ever closer to the affluent fringes of Lahore.
Lahore is where eight-year-old Lenny lives. Crippled by polio but inquisitive and spirited, Lenny spends her days in the park with her beautiful Ayah, enjoying the company of the plethora of suitors drawn to her
striking nanny. There's the Sikh zoo-keeper, the Masseur, the Pathan, strong Imman Din, and Ice-Candy Man, peddling popsicles along with political unrest through the streets.
But Lenny's world is upended as riots break out and the once harmonious people of Lahore turn against one another. Amidst the chaos, her beloved Ayah is abducted. Lenny's innocence, exuberant humour, and heart-wrenching perspicacity leads us through these momentous events, revealing the irrationality of adult behaviour as the fragile unity of a
nation teeters on the cusp of historic change.
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  1. Print length
    304 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Daunt Books
  4. Publication date
    25 May 2016
  5. Dimensions
    19.7 x 2.7 x 13.1 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    1907970630
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1907970634
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About the Author

Bapsi Sidhwa
was born in Karachi in 1938 to Parsi parents, and raised in Lahore. She is the author of several novels including, The Bride, The Crow
Eaters, An American Brat, and Water. In 1991 she received the Sitara-i-
Imtiaz, Pakistan's highest honour in the arts.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Daunt Books; 1st edition (25 May 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1907970630
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1907970634
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 19.7 x 2.7 x 13.1 cm
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 70 ratings

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Riti Ghosh
5.0 out of 5 stars Best for Partition literature
Reviewed in India on 14 May 2020
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Best book illustrating partition Literature. A book from a little girl's perspective who very innocently observes the poison spread in the society.
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C.R.
5.0 out of 5 stars Ein besonderes Buch
Reviewed in Germany on 10 September 2018
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Die Teilung Indiens aus der ganz persoenlichen Perspektive eines kleinen Mädchens der kleinen parsischen Gemeinde in Lahore, in dessen Umgebung sich das ganze Leid der Menschen spiegelt. Super spannend geschrieben. Später veröffentlicht unter dem Titel 'Cracking India' und von Deepa Mehta verfilmt unter dem Titel 'Earth'. Empfehlenswert.
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P Jeffery
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 September 2017
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This is an excellent book and second time I have purchased it to give to my children. Fantastic story about India's independence and the birth of Pakistan and how the characters world is torn apart. Another I highly recommend is A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry if you like to read about life in India during Indira Ghandi's time.
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Inma
5.0 out of 5 stars Buen estado y buen servicio
Reviewed in Spain on 7 November 2016
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Ha cumplido todo requisitos
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Zabrina W.
5.0 out of 5 stars Schnell und gute Qualität
Reviewed in Germany on 30 August 2018
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Das Buch ist schnell und in gutem Zustand angekommen.
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