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A Fine Balance : The epic modern classic

by Rohinton Mistry
A Fine Balance : The epic modern classic - Thryft
A Fine Balance : The epic modern classic - Thryft

Human resilience, friendship, and survival amidst adversity.

This book could be a good read for someone who appreciates poignant storytelling and complex characters. A Fine Balance beautifully captures the indomitable human spirit, showcasing the power of friendship and love in the face of unimaginable challenges. With its richly descriptive narrative and a heart-wrenching plot, this book will leave you breathless and deeply moved. Get ready for an emotional rollercoaster that will make you reflect on the strength of the human soul.

  • Booker Prize Nominee (1996)
  • Winifred Holtby Memorial Prize (1996)
  • Scotiabank Giller Prize (1995)
  • Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Fiction (1996)
  • Commonwealth Writers' Prize for Best Book Overall (1996)
  • CBC Canada Reads Nominee (2002)
  • Dublin Literary Award Nominee for Shortlist (1997)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

A Fine Balance : The epic modern classic

by Rohinton Mistry
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ISBN: 9780571230587
Authors: Rohinton Mistry
Publisher: Faber And Faber
Date of Publication: 2006-10-19
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction
Related Topics: Asia, Literature
Goodreads rating: 4.37
(rated by 148594 readers)

Description

Set in mid-1970s India, A Fine Balance is a subtle and compelling narrative about four unlikely characters who come together in circumstances no one could have foreseen soon after the government declares a 'State of Internal Emergency'. It is a breathtaking achievement: panoramic yet humane, intensely political yet rich with local delight; and, above all, compulsively readable.--faber.co.uk
 

Human resilience, friendship, and survival amidst adversity.

This book could be a good read for someone who appreciates poignant storytelling and complex characters. A Fine Balance beautifully captures the indomitable human spirit, showcasing the power of friendship and love in the face of unimaginable challenges. With its richly descriptive narrative and a heart-wrenching plot, this book will leave you breathless and deeply moved. Get ready for an emotional rollercoaster that will make you reflect on the strength of the human soul.

  • Booker Prize Nominee (1996)
  • Winifred Holtby Memorial Prize (1996)
  • Scotiabank Giller Prize (1995)
  • Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Fiction (1996)
  • Commonwealth Writers' Prize for Best Book Overall (1996)
  • CBC Canada Reads Nominee (2002)
  • Dublin Literary Award Nominee for Shortlist (1997)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.