ice-candy man
Bapsi Sidhwa
234 Pages
Language: English
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Ice-Candy Man by Bapsi Sidhwa is a powerful tale set during the Partition of India, seen through the eyes of young Lenny. Raw, emotional, and unforgettable, it explores identity, violence, and humanity with striking honesty. If you're looking for a free pdf download, browsing Bookdio, or searching for free books download, this novel is a must-read. Download it now and experience a gripping story that stays with you.
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If you read the book ice-candy man of 234 pages at an Average speed of 225 words per minute, you can read this book in 257.40000000000003 Minutes or 4.212 hours. If you read this book at a faster speed of 300 words per minute, you can read this book in 194.22 Minutes or 3.042 hours.
“The world breaks everyone, and afterward, many are strong at the broken places.” — Hemingway. That’s the feeling this book leaves you with. Torn, yet somehow whole. Bruised, but awake. Ice-Candy Man by Bapsi Sidhwa doesn’t just tell a story—it immerses you in one of the most turbulent chapters of South Asian history and refuses to let you go.
Told through the innocent, sharp eyes of Lenny, an eight-year-old Parsi girl, this novel transports you to 1947 Lahore. Independence is near. So is chaos. Partition tears through friendships, families, and entire communities. Lenny watches her world unravel as violence replaces laughter and lines are drawn in blood.
Sidhwa doesn’t hold back. Every character, from the seductive Shanta to the enigmatic Ice-Candy Man, is layered, real, unforgettable. And that’s what makes this book so special—it speaks truth wrapped in story. Not just facts, but feelings. Not just history, but humanity.
This isn’t a passive read. It’s a wake-up call. Whether you're here for a free pdf download, browsing Bookdio, or searching for free books download, this one deserves your attention. It’s gripping, heartbreaking, and unflinchingly honest.
And yet, despite the horror, there’s humor. Despite the loss, there’s beauty. Sidhwa masterfully shows how even in the darkest times, voices rise, survive, and tell their truth.
So go ahead—download it, read it, and let it shake you. Some books are meant to entertain. Others? They’re meant to remind us. Ice-Candy Man does both.
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