Description
Set in Lahore, this debut comic novel follows Freddy as he navigates ambition, family life, and the shifting expectations of his community—beginning with a morally dubious start and unfolding into a life of hard-won success. Through the experiences of a Parsi family and their seven children, the story explores how norms and values are tested, negotiated, and sometimes bent in everyday social conduct. With Bapsi Sidhwa’s sharp, observant wit and keen eye for cultural detail, the book balances humor with insight into identity, respectability, and the costs of survival in a changing world. Ultimately, it’s a lively portrait of how people justify their choices, protect their bonds, and measure what “success” really means.
Available Editions
paperback
Milkweed Editions
Published Jan 24, 2006
268 pages
ISBN: 9781571310507
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Details
First Published
1978
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Crow Eaters by Bapsi Sidhwa.