Ice-Candy-Man by Bapsi Sidhwa
Cracking India
Set during the tumultuous time of the partition of India in 1947, "Ice-Candy-Man" tells the story of a young girl named Lenny who is growing up in Lahore. Through her innocent perspective, the book explores the religious and political tensions of the time, focusing on the impact of these events on the lives of ordinary people, particularly women. The narrative also explores the dynamics of power and manipulation through the character of Ice-Candy-Man, a charming street vendor who becomes a ruthless mob leader.
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- Published
- 1988
- Nationality
- Pakistani
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 276-300
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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- Cracking India
- Ice Candy Man
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This book is on the following 4 lists:
- 100 Novels That Shaped Our World (BBC)
- 500 Great Books by Women (Book)
- 7 Books About the Partition of India and Pakistan (electric literature)
- The Modern Library: The Two Hundred Best Novels in English Since 1950 (The Modern Library (Book))