Train To Pakistan (English, Paperback, Singh Khushwant)
Train To Pakistan (English, Paperback, Singh Khushwant)
- Language: English
- Binding: Paperback
- Publisher: Penguin Random House India Pvt. Ltd
- Genre: Fiction
- ISBN: 9780143065883, 0143065882
- Pages: 192
Considered a modern Indian classic, this fiction novel captures the tragic reality of the Partition of India.
Summary of the Book
The tale begins on a summer of 1947 when the fate of millions is forced to be changed by the Partition of a nation. However, in the Sikhs- and Muslims-populated Mano Majra village, that is located near the Indo-Pak border, the struggle of life is expected to remain the same. Things take a dramatic turn when a local money-lender is killed, the local gangster Juggut Singh is accused, and a train arrives with dead bodies of Sikhs. The village becomes a battleground, and it is on Juggut Singh to bring back peace while redeeming himself.
About Khushwant Singh
When it comes to contemporary Indian literature, Khushwant Singh is one of the best and widely read authors and columnists. A master storyteller, Khushwant Singh was the founder-editor of Yojana, and served as the editor of Illustrated Weekly of India, The National Herald and Hindustan Times. He was also a member of the Parliament between 1980 and 1986, and was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in the year 2007. When it comes to literary works, his Train to Pakistan, I Shall Not Hear the Nightingale, and Delhi - A Novel are often referred to as modern classics.
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Goose-bump inducing
Khushwant Singh is a daring story-teller. He manages to remain one of the few who refrain from much of the linguistic pomp, glamour, and political pretense that dogs Indian English writers.
His language is simple; his message is startling. The novel is based on the time when India won independence, and when the partition...
Supriya T
Nov, 2011
Only Kushwant Singh can write a book like this.
To say about this book, not many authors can write from their heart. Kushwant Singh is one who can do it all the time. The way he explains the nature of each character is breathtaking.
He has taken extra care to clearly paint our imaginatio...
Padmanaban K
Certified Buyer, Karaikudi
Sep, 2014
Interestingly well written
Ranadheer Pasula
Aug, 2013
train to pakistan
Anil Kumar Maurya
Certified Buyer, Allahabad
Mar, 2019
Brilliant
Excellent work ,read the book ,you will get the idea of the drastic conditions
Ankit
Certified Buyer, Faridabad
Jun, 2019
Nice product
Lakhwinder Singh
Certified Buyer, Bhikhi
Feb, 2020
Awesome
Arpita Mandal
Certified Buyer, Chaltia
Dec, 2017
Wonderful
Sandeep Kumar Biswal
Certified Buyer, Cuttack District
Sep, 2019
Highly recommended
But I was glued to the book and kept thinking over about what would happen next when I was away from it.
In its entirety, the book is a masterpiece of fiction with a great touch of reality as it gives you goosebumps while talking about the horrors of partition
Must read for everyone!
Akhila S
Certified Buyer, New Delhi
Feb, 2017
Khushwant Singh Ji you are a true legend
1. A great book by a great author (believe me if you start reading it you will forget everyhting around)
2. Extreamly fast delivery by flipkart (received it within four days)
Every book lover must buy it.
Kunal Sharma
Certified Buyer
Apr, 2012
