47 pages 1 hour read

Bapsi Sidhwa

Cracking India

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1988

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Bapsi Sidhwa's Cracking India is lauded for its vivid depiction of Partition-era Lahore, showcasing strong character development and incisive social critique through the eyes of eight-year-old Lenny. While some critics find the narrative voice occasionally inconsistent, the novel's historical insight and emotional depth are widely praised.

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Who Should Read Cracking India?

Readers who relish historical fiction with intricate personal narratives and cultural insights will enjoy Cracking India by Bapsi Sidhwa. Fans of Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner or Arundhati Roy's The God of Small Things will appreciate its poignant exploration of Partition-era India through a child's eyes.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Lexile Level

840L

Book Details

Genre
Historical Fiction
Education
Indian Literature
Period
Colonialism / Postcolonialism
Asian Literature
Topics
Education
History: World