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Literary Fiction· Canada

A Fine Balance

by Rohinton Mistry
Aggregate Editorial Score45/100
Oprah's Book Club
Published 1995719 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry is a landmark work of literary fiction, first published in 1995. Four strangers—two tailors, a widow, and a student—come together in a Mumbai tenement during Indira Gandhi's 1975 State of Emergency. Mistry's devastating novel is one of the great novels about India, a testament to human endurance amid political terror and poverty. Themes of India, Emergency, poverty run through the work. The book has received recognition from Oprah's Book Club 1995.

Book Details

AuthorRohinton Mistry
Published1995
Country of Origin🇨🇦 Canada
LanguageEnglish
Pages719
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9781400030651
Editorial Score45/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇨🇦 Canada

This book is part of Canada's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

Oprah's Book Club
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199519
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Rohinton Mistry
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Fine Balance about?

Four strangers—two tailors, a widow, and a student—come together in a Mumbai tenement during Indira Gandhi's 1975 State of Emergency. Mistry's devastating novel is one of the great novels about India, a testament to human endurance amid political terror and poverty.

Who wrote A Fine Balance?

A Fine Balance was written by Rohinton Mistry, from Canada. First published in 1995.

What awards has A Fine Balance won?

A Fine Balance has received the following awards and honours: Oprah's Book Club 1995.

Is A Fine Balance worth reading?

A Fine Balance is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 19/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in India, Emergency, poverty.

Where can I buy A Fine Balance?

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What category is A Fine Balance?

A Fine Balance is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is A Fine Balance from?

A Fine Balance originates from Canada's literary tradition. Explore more books from Canada on our country page.

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