47 pages • 1 hour read
Bapsi SidhwaCracking India
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1988A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Review Roundup
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.
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.
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Reading Age
18+yearsLexile Level
840L