The Loudest Firecracker

It's a real crackers

Children seem to have very keen senses, whether of smell, the sensation of rain, or even of fairness and justice, and The Loudest Firecracker demonstrates this beautifully. What better way to become acquainted with some of the timeless essence of India than through the eyes of a child? As a young boy, Siddharth takes us through the everyday challenges of his school life, peer pressure, and his love of cricket and tennis. But he also takes us along as he ventures into the more confusing pressures and sometimes very painful realities of the adult world as he navigates family tragedy and a political climate that seems all too wrong and unjust. This book is a must read for adults and young readers alike. It will transport you to another time and place and will remind you just how bittersweet childhood is.

If you lived in Bombay in the seventies and eighties or if you grew in a typical Indian home this book will take you back to a familiar place. And you will relive many a classic moment from those years. If not, don't despair, pick up this book anyway and live vicariously.This story is about a kid growing up - beautifully written in a distinctive style it happens to be set in India. I can't wait for the next book from Arun.