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Train to Pakistan is a poignant historical novel that unfolds in the quiet village of Mano Majra as the partition of 1947 upends decades of coexistence between Sikhs and Muslims. Blending historical insight with a deeply human love story between a Sikh boy and a Muslim girl, it speaks to readers who seek moving literary fiction about history, fate, and resilience. This Penguin Premium Classic Edition is for adults and mature readers who want a humane, thoughtfully written look at one of India's most difficult periods, told with empathy, clarity, and quiet urgency.
Written with restrained, lyrical prose, Train to Pakistan moves through Mano Majra with a chorus of voices whose lives collide with history. The narrative threads together community life, rumor, fear, and small acts of courage that take on great meaning as partition's shadow lengthens. The experience feels both intimate and cinematic, inviting you to witness tenderness and hardship without sensationalism.
As the story unfolds, you meet villagers navigating loyalty to family, to community, and to one another. The ghost train that carries the memories of refugees becomes a stark symbol of upheaval, while the central romance between the Sikh boy and the Muslim girl serves as a candle in the darkness—an enduring reminder that humanity can persist amid rising tension. The pacing blends quiet, reflective moments with the gravity of historical events, making the past feel immediate and urgent.
After finishing Train to Pakistan, readers gain a deeper empathy for the human cost of division and a renewed sense of the power of courage and compassion. It invites reflection on history, memory, and the enduring bonds that can outlast conflict.
Product Details
Author
Khushwant Singh
Publisher
Penguin Modern Classics
Number of Pages
192
Language
English
SKU
9780670098163
ISBN
9780670098163
Binding
Hardback
MRP: ₹ 499
₹ 424
15% Off
Khushwant Singh Was India’S Best-Known Writer And Columnist. He Was Founder-Editor Of Yojana And Editor Of The Illustrated Weekly Of India, The National Herald And Hindustan Times. He Was A Member Of Parliament From 1980 To 1986. He Was Awarded The Padma Bhushan In 1974 But Returned The Decoration In 19984 In Protest Against The Storming Of The Golden Temple In Amritsar By The Indian Army. In 2007 He Was Awarded The Padma Vibhushan. He Passed Away In 2014 At The Age Of Ninety-Nine.