--- product_id: 389255571 title: "The Vendor of Sweets" price: "€ 19.39" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.nl/products/389255571-the-vendor-of-sweets store_origin: NL region: Netherlands --- # 4.5/5 star reader rating #6,462 in Contemporary Lit Classic Indian literature gem The Vendor of Sweets **Price:** € 19.39 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ“– Unlock the bittersweet saga of love, tradition, and change! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Vendor of Sweets - **How much does it cost?** € 19.39 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nl](https://www.desertcart.nl/products/389255571-the-vendor-of-sweets) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Cultural Insight:** Dive deep into Anglo-Indian life and evolving family values. - β€’ **Critically Acclaimed:** Join thousands who rated it 4.5 stars for its heartfelt storytelling. - β€’ **Compact & Collectible:** Lightweight at just 0.42 lbs, perfect for your bookshelf or commute. - β€’ **Top Contemporary Fiction:** Ranked #6,462 in Contemporary Literature & Fictionβ€”don’t miss out! - β€’ **Timeless Father-Son Drama:** Experience the poignant clash of generations in modern India. ## Overview The Vendor of Sweets by Indian Thought Publications is a critically acclaimed novel exploring the complex relationship between a traditional Indian father and his modern son. Weighing just 0.42 pounds, this contemporary literary work ranks #6,462 in its category and boasts a 4.5-star rating from over 365 readers, making it a must-read for those fascinated by cultural shifts and family dynamics. ## Description The apple of his eye is his son Mali, for whom he feels a deep but absurdly embarrassed affection, which appears to go unrequited. When Mali coolly announces that he is abandoning school to go to America to become a writer, Jagan's fatherly feelings are thrown into still greater confusion. And when, a year or two later, Mali returns with a half-Korean, half-American wife and a grandiose scheme for marketing a novel-writing machine, Jagan is utterly at sea. He is confronted by the new world shockingly personified - a world where his cherished notions of marriage and morals seem to count for nothing. The tragicomic clash of the generations deepens with every chapter. Jagan's final escape from the galling chains of paternal love comes as unexpectedly as every other twist in this delicious story. Review: Great story - The book The vendor of Sweets is a great story of a simple man. The story revolves around a widower and how he raises his only son. The unconditional love of a father to his selfish son has been portrayed well.. I would love recommending this to people who like to read stories life of older generations in India. Review: Good promotion of this book's sale. - I had bought this book to familiarize myself more with Narayan's writing style and contribution to Anglo-Indian literature. It's delightful to have received this purchase in prompt time and to observe how its physical description reflected exactly what the seller stated online. In truth, I am happy with my purchase and will soon dive into reading this novel! ## Features - Item Trademark: INDIAN THOUGHT PUBLICATIONS - manufacturer: Indian Thought Publications - Item Weight: pounds, source_customer_id:9789894625, pounds, 0.41887827044721204, 0.41887827044721204 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #158,625 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #6,462 in Contemporary Literature & Fiction #19,825 in Genre Fiction | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 365 Reviews | ## Images ![The Vendor of Sweets - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/619xGoHnipL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great story *by B***L on 11 May 2021* The book The vendor of Sweets is a great story of a simple man. The story revolves around a widower and how he raises his only son. The unconditional love of a father to his selfish son has been portrayed well.. I would love recommending this to people who like to read stories life of older generations in India. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good promotion of this book's sale. *by B***J on 18 April 2024* I had bought this book to familiarize myself more with Narayan's writing style and contribution to Anglo-Indian literature. It's delightful to have received this purchase in prompt time and to observe how its physical description reflected exactly what the seller stated online. In truth, I am happy with my purchase and will soon dive into reading this novel! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice book about India *by L***A on 12 March 2024* I took this book to India and was able to share it with the group. Very nice read and provided insights into the culture and lifestyle of the local people. ## Frequently Bought Together - THE VENDOR OF SWEETS, R.K. 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