--- product_id: 10599290 title: "Cracking India: A Novel" brand: "bapsi sidhwa" price: "3412 kr" currency: ISK in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.is/products/10599290-cracking-india-a-novel store_origin: IS region: Iceland --- # Cracking India: A Novel **Brand:** bapsi sidhwa **Price:** 3412 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Cracking India: A Novel by bapsi sidhwa - **How much does it cost?** 3412 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.is](https://www.desertcart.is/products/10599290-cracking-india-a-novel) ## Best For - bapsi sidhwa enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted bapsi sidhwa brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Cracking India: A Novel ## Images ![Cracking India: A Novel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81HA9AWrHfL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Loss of innocence and national chaos *by L***S on Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2002* Wrenched from the security of the familiar, a young girl gleans intimate knowledge of the nature of betrayal. As a cosseted child, Lenny's short life is defined by the affection of family, friends and her beloved Ayah. As most children who have the blessing of regularity in their lives and know the indulgence of boredom, Lenny is on an intimate terms with mundane household affairs and neighborhood gossip, her extended family ever available for entertainment and amusing peccadilloes. The family's simple life changes forever with the Partition of India in 1947 and the creation of Pakistan for Muslims, Hindus and Sikhs remaining in the state of India. As citizens of the newly formed Pakistan, this family's everyday reality begins to shift with the changing times, threatening to destroy a child's security and trust forever.In Lahore, a city that has welcomed differences and encouraged variety, Muslims, Sikhs and Hindus have mixed without incident. After the Partition, the dangers of alliance permanently stamp the mark of change and entire families begin to disappear overnight. In agonizing stages, Sidwha relates this tragic account through Lenny's eyes. And it is that vision, with glimpses of violence flashing around the periphery, that ultimately alerts Lenny to the shape of the future. The juxtaposition of family life and national chaos outlines an insider's interpretation of daily routine and a whole country spinning out of control. Peopled with eccentric characters and quirky personalities, one of the most romantic and beloved is Lenny's beautiful and desirable Ayah. Ultimately, the abrupt disappearance of that Ayah, who has been kidnapped by nefarious characters, is central to the theme of this carefully wrought tale. All sense of harmony and continuity is abruptly shattered by the miasma of violence that seeps under closed doors at night like a poisonous invisible fog. This book is a stunning reminder of the nature of impermanence, "collateral damage" in the form of a loving Ayah, whose lovely spirit is virtually destroyed along with Lenny's innocence. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars The Partitiion of India *by J***I on Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2013* The story is told through the eyes of Lenny, a young Indian girl whose beautiful Hindu nanny has included her in her friendship with a number of young men of various religions and walks of life. Despite the differences, they are united by their love for her. As their beloved nation drifts toward a complete rupture, violence begins in the streets; the child sees some of the young men changing religions to protect their families, or leaving the city for a safer place. She begins to understand the religious divisions that are ripping the fabric of India. She witnesses scenes of slaughter; her nanny is betrayed and kidnapped, bringing her to a shameful life.No childhood can continue amid this terror, and the reader feels such sympathy for little, crippled Lenny and her young friends. But heart-wrenching as the story is, it is only one story of that time, and Sidhwa tells it very well. She sheds light on this dark period, but in doing so, makes the reader want to know more about that time, and what led to it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars This is an engaging glimpse into the personal tragedy & human triumph at the time of the division of Pakistan & India. It is poignant and speaks to the heart. *by J***D on Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2021* I don’t know why this review format has me write a review, then refuses to post it. I liked the book. 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