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A Fine Balance by ROHINTON MISTRY

A Fine Balance by ROHINTON MISTRY

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    A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry is a moving novel set in India during the 1970s, particularly during the period of the Emergency. The story follows four people from very different backgrounds—Dina Dalal, Ishvar Darji, Omprakash Darji, and Maneck Kohlah—whose lives come together in unexpected ways. As they face poverty, discrimination, political oppression, and personal hardships, they develop a strong bond and find comfort in their friendship. The novel explores themes of hope, resilience, friendship, inequality, loss, and human dignity.

    About the Author

    Rohinton Mistry is an Indian-born Canadian writer known for his novels and short stories about Indian society and the experiences of ordinary people. His writing often explores family, migration, poverty, social inequality, and political change. His notable works include Such a Long Journey, A Fine Balance, and Family Matters. Mistry is admired for his detailed storytelling, memorable characters, and sensitive portrayal of the complexities of human life.


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