A Fine Balance

A Fine Balance (English, Paperback, Mistry Rohinton)

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A Fine Balance  (English, Paperback, Mistry Rohinton)

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    • Language: English
    • Binding: Paperback
    • Publisher: Faber & Faber
    • Genre: Fiction
    • ISBN: 9780571218783, 9780571218783
    • Pages: 624
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    Engaging Genre

    Offering an imaginative escape, this book by Rohinton Mistry falls within the fiction genre, drawing you into a world shaped by storytelling and crafted scenarios. From character development to plot twists, the narrative unfolds with a rhythm that maintains steady interest. So, whether exploring themes of political conflict or introspection, the story provides a comfortable space to unwind and disconnect from the day’s routines.

    Accessible Language

    Written in English, the content of this book remains approachable for a broad audience, making it easy to follow across age groups and reading preferences. Sentence structure is kept clear without oversimplifying the message, allowing you to engage naturally with the story. Thus, the language supports fluid pacing, helping the storyline progress smoothly while still offering moments of reflection and pause when needed.

    Lightweight Format

    Compiled in a paperback format, this book combines durability with ease of handling. The flexible cover supports daily reading without bulk, making it convenient for carrying around. Its durable binding allows the overall build to be opened comfortably, whether placed on a surface or held in hand. The format also supports easy portability, making it a practical choice for those who prefer reading on the move or storing titles with minimal space usage.

    Thoughtful Gift Option

    This book makes a thoughtful gift choice for birthdays, casual celebrations, or as a meaningful gesture. Fiction allows each reader to interpret and relate to the content in their way, which adds a personal layer to the reading journey. Therefore, with its themes and accessible style, this book serves as a kind and engaging present for those who enjoy moments of escape through reading.

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    • Faber & Faber
    Dimensions
    Width
    • 37 mm
    Height
    • 214 mm
    Length
    • 140 mm
    Weight
    • 442 gr
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    Ratings & Reviews
    4.4
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    30 Reviews
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    4

    This is brutal. Not for the faint of heart.

    I am not an authority on books about India. Neither have I read a dozen of them. I was someone missing Shantaram to whom this was recommended. What I expected from Fine Balance was a comical heart rendering look at the Mumbai system of life in the 70's or so. Or maybe I expected a detail on Parsi's and their lives when it started. It is nothing like anything i have ever read, this is not Shantaram. There is no mafia that is needed as per this book since the Government were enough to be mafia ...
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    Harkanwar Anand the first

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    Unequivocal and Resplendent

    This book contains the most sincere and literary depiction of India, I have read so far. Mistry has done a fine job in blending in the raw underlying emotions of his characters with the readability of the text as opposed to excessive gruesome details(like say Tarun Tejpal's The Story of My Assassins),or only just touching the surface, depriving it of any hostile images and hence painting a slightly inaccurate picture(like say Anita Desai's Village by the Sea). The thing I most like about this...
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    PCM

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    Jun, 2012

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    A must read

    Having read "tales from....." I had an idea about the beauty of the author's writing but the novel was way better than his collection of stories. The characters, their relation is so beautifully woven you cant help but go back to 70s and see the emergency era through their eyes. It is a must read for everyone. I thoroughly enjoyed every page of it.
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    Vaibhav Srivastava

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    Jan, 2014

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    real entertainer.....

    rohinton done a great job in such along journey ....and he beats his own work by this book....i born on 1991 but when i was reading this book i lived in 1970's.....i am little disappointment for not winning booker prize....but it is one of the greatest novel basd on india background....i laugh manytimes when reading this and i wonder wats gong on next...but finally my heart went to melt.......
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    Babu

    Jan, 2013

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    Stays with you

    To say this novel is a good read is to put it mildly. It's the kind of book that stays with you forever. The characters are so well-drawn you feel like you know them early on in the novel. The story is so finely wrought, it is a pure pleasure to read, even if the story itself is gut wrenching.
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    Malli Poo

    Jun, 2012

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    A most moving book

    Mr Mistry tells the story beautifully, his language, humor and plot are perfect. The subject matter is directly from the real lives of the un-privileged.
    I learned so much from this book, despite having grown up in India. But my biggest and most unforgettable take away was this:
    If the 4 characters in this book can live life optimistically, laugh as they live each day - in the face of unimaginable sorrow, then there is simply no reason why any of us should feel anything but joy and gratitude...
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    Apr, 2012

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    Go for it

    This book was successful in transporting me to the time it was talking about. Beautifully written. The characters are so well written, u can't help falling in love with them, the best part is that it doesn't try to give u a false hope.
    A must read
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    Yamini Krishna

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    Oct, 2011

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    A Masterpiece

    There are books which makes you feel proud about contemporary Indian writing. This is one of them.
    Set against the backdrop of National Emergency of ‘70s it tells the story of four people whose life got intertwined because of a house that they had to share in the bustling and crowded city of Mumbai.

    Dina Dalal is a middle aged widow whose deteriorating financial condition forces her to rent out a part of her house to Maneck, the college going son of her friend from school. Circumstances also...
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    Srikant Kuanar

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    Jan, 2012

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    Fabulous!

    Great
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    5

    Wonderful

    It's a great book but take it easy
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    Ajit Kr

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    10 months ago

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