A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry is a deeply moving novel set in India during the 1970s. The story follows four strangers from very different backgroundsβDina Dalal, Ishvar Darji, Omprakash Darji, and Maneck Kohlahβwhose lives become closely connected as they face poverty, political unrest, discrimination, and personal loss. Through their struggles, the book explores friendship, family, dignity, survival, hope, and the harsh realities of social inequality. Despite the suffering they experience, their relationships show how human connection can provide strength and meaning during difficult times.
Book Information
- Title: A Fine Balance
- Author: Rohinton Mistry
- Language: English
- Publisher: Faber and Faber
Β Book Features
- A deeply emotional and realistic story
- Four characters from different backgrounds come together
- Strong focus on friendship and human relationships
- Explores the social and political conditions of 1970s India
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Highlights poverty, discrimination, and inequality

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