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Title
A Fine Balance
ISBN
9780571230587

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In mid-1970s urban India - a chaos of wretchedness on the streets and slogans in the offices - a chain of circumstances tosses four varied individuals together in one small flat. Stubbornly independent Dina, widowed early, takes in Maneck, the college-aged son of a more prosperous childhood friend and, more reluctantly, Ishvar and Om, uncle and nephew tailors fleeing low-caste origins and astonishing hardships. The reader first learns the characters' separate, compelling histories of brief joys and abiding sorrows, then watches as barriers of class, suspicion, and politeness are gradually dissolved. Even more affecting than Mistry's depictions of squalor and grotesque injustice is his study of friendships emerging unexpectedly, naturally. The novel's coda is cruel and heart-wrenching but deeply honest.

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Publisher
Faber & Faber
ISBN-13
9780571230587
eBay Product ID (ePID)
90370447

Product Key Features

Publication Year
2006
Topic
Books
Book Title
A Fine Balance: the Epic Modern Classic
Number of Pages
624 Pages
Language
English
Author
Rohinton Mistry
Format
Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
198 mm
Item Weight
497 g
Item Width
126 mm

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United Kingdom
Title_Author
Rohinton Mistry

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  • Best book ever read and I have read lots !

    As an avid reader of many different genres I did not make this comment flippantly. Having been to India myself many years ago it just reinforced how archaic and often barbaric the way of life is over there. Whether you've been to India yourself or not it doesn't matter as long as you believe in what is written. A long book that follows the lives of several characters but is utterly compelling to read. Really well written and has led to many a discussion afterwards with other people who've also read this book. As with so many books the end was slightly disappointing but nevertheless it should be on every one's "to read" list.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: startatpage1

  • Best Book

    This is an amazing story, it is very emotional and a eye opener. My all time favorite book. I have bought this book many times now as presents for friends and family as I think it is a book people should read. Also read Rohinton Mistrys other novels, also very good, but this is my favorite.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: wordery

  • Perfect. Arrived very quickly

    Thank you so much. Looking forward to reading this during ‘lockdown’. So pleased it arrived and quickly too. Really appreciate that.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: musicmagpie

  • Thank for the book

    Thank you

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: smeikalbooks_ltd

  • Great writing!

    Great book but tge print is too small and dense to make it enjoyable to read.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: greener_books_london