A Fine Balance
by Rohinton Mistry
A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry holds a highly rated rating of 4.34 out of 5, based on 99.3K reader ratings. First published in 1996. The book spans 603 pages.
About A Fine Balance
With a compassionate realism and narrative sweep that recall the work of Charles Dickens, this magnificent novel captures all the cruelty and corruption, dignity and heroism, of India. The time is 1975. The place is an unnamed city by the sea. The government has just declared a State of Emergency, in whose upheavals four strangers--a spirited widow, a young student uprooted from his idyllic hill station, and two tailors who have fled the caste violence of their native village--will be thrust together, forced to share one cramped apartment and an uncertain future. As the characters move from distrust to friendship and from friendship to love, A Fine Balance creates an enduring panorama of the human spirit in an inhuman state.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Rohinton Mistry |
| Published | 1996 |
| Pages | 603 |
| Genres | Fiction, Historical Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.34 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 99,252 |
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What genre is A Fine Balance?
A Fine Balance is categorized as Fiction, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is A Fine Balance worth reading?
Based on 99.3K reader ratings, A Fine Balance has an average score of 4.34 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is A Fine Balance?
A Fine Balance has 603 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote A Fine Balance?
A Fine Balance was written by Rohinton Mistry. It was first published in 1996.
What is the ISBN for A Fine Balance?
The ISBN-13 for A Fine Balance is 9781400030650.0.
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