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Ice Candy Man

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1988

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Bapsi Sidhwa

Ice Candy Man

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1988
Book Details
Pages

277

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Lahore, Punjab • 1940s

Publication Year

1988

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Ice Candy Man by Bapsi Sidhwa is narrated by Lenny Sethi, a young Parsee girl, and explores the turmoil of the Partition of India in 1947, focusing on religious intolerance and mass violence. Lenny witnesses the disintegration of ethnic and religious harmony in Lahore and matures through these harrowing experiences. The novel delves into themes of identity, ethnic strife, and women's resilience. The narrative addresses graphic violence, sexual assault, and the subjugation of women.

Mysterious

Dark

Melancholic

Nostalgic

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Ice Candy Man by Bapsi Sidhwa captures the harrowing impact of the Partition of India through the innocent lens of a young girl. Reviewers praise Sidhwa's vivid storytelling and historical insight, though some criticize the graphic violence and complex narrative structure. Overall, the novel stands out for its emotional depth and cultural significance.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Ice Candy Man?

Readers who appreciate historical fiction infused with personal and cultural turmoil will enjoy Ice Candy Man by Bapsi Sidhwa. Fans of Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner or Salman Rushdie's Midnight's Children will find its exploration of the Partition of India similarly gripping and poignant.

Book Details
Pages

277

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Lahore, Punjab • 1940s

Publication Year

1988

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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