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- ISBN-13: 9780140117677
- Publisher: Penguin Books, Limited (UK)
- Binding: Paperback
- Height: 64 mm
- Spine Width: 64 mm
- Width: 64 mm
- ISBN-10: 0140117679
- Publisher Date: 01 Jun 2007
- Edition: New ed
- No of Pages: 288
- Weight: 454 gr
Availability: Out of Stock
Ice Candy Man
SKU: 9780140117677
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“Ice Candy Man” (ISBN: 9780140117677) by Mandira Bedi and Satyadev Barman, tells the poignant story of a young Parsee girl navigating the tumultuous 1947 partition of India. Witness the upheaval through her innocent eyes as she interacts with her Hindu Ayah, Muslim cook, Sikh zoo attendant, and the enigmatic Ice Candy Man. Experience the human impact of this historical event on ordinary citizens in Lahore.
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Urja Parmar –
Wonderful, yet sad. Narrated from a child’s point of view which made it unique. Highly recommend.
Kanishk Garg –
A powerful story, though at times hard to read. The innocence of the child’s perspective is heartbreaking amidst the chaos.
Muskan Agarwal –
An important story that needs to be told, but it was a tough one to get through. The writing is good.
Nishant Sharma –
Not a light read, but very impactful. It’s a story that needs to be told and remembered.
Shikhar Trivedi –
The story was okay, but I didn’t feel a strong connection to the characters. A bit underwhelming.
Nikita Chauhan –
This book is a powerful and moving account of the partition. Definitely recommend it.
Puneet Raj –
A good book, but some parts felt a little slow. Still, a valuable read about a difficult time in history.
Akanksh Anand –
Compelling characters and a unique perspective. However, the ending felt a bit abrupt.
Siddhant Gautam –
It was interesting to see the partition through the eyes of a child. Some parts were confusing.
Prayag Sharma –
A must-read! Eye-opening and heart-wrenching. The characters will stay with you long after you finish reading.
Mridul Sharma –
Heartbreaking and thought-provoking. The author captured the innocence of childhood amidst chaos so well.
Shibam Saha –
This book wasn’t for me. I had a hard time following the plot and connecting with the characters.
Nimesh Kumar Singh –
I appreciated learning about this period in history, but the writing style wasn’t my favorite.
Samriddha Chatterjee –
This book left me speechless. A must-read for anyone interested in history and human resilience.
Aditya Vasudev –
This book gave me a new understanding of the human cost of partition. The characters were so well developed.
Somya –
A heartbreaking look at the partition of India. The author did a great job portraying the events with the child’s POV.
Anshul Singh Vimal –
A decent book, but I found some parts repetitive and slow. Still, a worthwhile historical perspective.
Ansh Dubey –
Beautifully written but emotionally draining. It offers a unique perspective on the Partition. Highly recommended.
Kumari Shweta –
I liked the book, however, I was hoping to see more closure for some of the characters. Overall, an alright read.
Anshika Vashisht –
Beautiful prose but deeply disturbing content. Prepare for an emotional journey.
Vivek –
An amazing story that gives you a glimpse into the past. Very well written and a quick read.