Independence Day 2024: 7 books to read on Partition HORRORS

Here are 7 books you can read to know about the horrors of Partition

A poignant novel that portrays the human cost of Partition through the story of a fictional village caught in the turmoil of 1947

Set in Lahore during Partition, this novel depicts the impact of the event on the lives of a Parsi family, focusing on the experiences of a young girl

This novel tells the story of a man's journey from a prosperous life in India to the harsh realities of migration and displacement in Pakistan.

This novel, later adapted into a film, focuses on the struggles of a Hindu woman abducted and forced into a life of hardship during the Partition

This novel examines the lives of women affected by the upheavals of Partition, highlighting their experiences and resilience in the face of societal changes

A non-fiction work that compiles oral histories of people affected by Partition, offering a diverse range of personal experiences and perspectives

A semi-autobiographical novel that explores the personal and political upheavals of Partition through the lens of a young woman from a prominent family