# Train to Pakistan by Khushwant Singh

Khushwant Singh: Train to Pakistan is a novel set in Mano Majra during the 1947 Partition of India. It follows a village disrupted by communal violence, alongside a love story between a Sikh boy and a Muslim girl.

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## At a glance

- Historical novel set in the village of Mano Majra during the 1947 Partition of India.
- Pairs a story of religious conflict and displacement with the enduring love between a Sikh boy and a Muslim girl.
- The 192-page English reprint is a compact option for readers exploring Partition-era fiction.

## Pros

- Combines a village-level view of Partition with a personal relationship at the centre of the story.
- Short length may suit readers looking for a focused historical novel rather than a lengthy saga.

## Specifications

### Book details
- Publisher: Grove/Atlantic
- Publication date: Feb. 21 1994
- Edition: Reprint
- Language: English
- Print length: 192 pages
- ISBN-10: 0802132219
- ISBN-13: 978-0802132215
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 204 g
- Dimensions: 13.67 x 1.32 x 20.96 cm

## A good fit for

- Readers interested in Partition-era historical fiction and communal tensions.
- Readers seeking a compact novel with both political upheaval and a relationship story.

## Less suited to

- Readers who prefer light or emotionally undemanding fiction, as customer feedback describes the story as heavy-hearted and overwhelming for some.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback often praises the writing, readability and emotional force of the story. Some readers find it less captivating or overwhelming, and some expected a stronger ending. For readers interested in a concise Partition-era novel, those reactions suggest a powerful but potentially difficult read rather than an assured fit for every taste.
- Positive themes: Readers praise the writing and readability.
- Positive themes: Readers describe the subject matter and emotional impact as powerful.
- Negative themes: Some readers find the story not very captivating or overwhelming.
- Negative themes: Some readers wanted a better ending.
- Mixed feedback: Feedback on the story is mixed, with its emotional impact valued by some and its engagement or ending disappointing to others.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Train to Pakistan about?
It depicts Mano Majra, a village whose fragile peace is disrupted by Partition-era violence, and tells of a Sikh boy and a Muslim girl whose love endures through the conflict.
### How long is this edition?
The listing gives a print length of 192 pages.
### What language is this edition in?
The listed language is English.

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