A Fine Balance book by Rohinton Mistry

A Fine Balance book by Rohinton Mistry

A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry is a deeply moving literary novel set in India during the turbulent period of the Emergency (1975–1977). It follows four unlikely characters whose lives intersect in unexpected ways: Dina, a widowed tailor struggling for independence; Ishvar and Om, two tailors from a marginalized caste; and Maneck, a young student from the mountains.

As political oppression, poverty, and social injustice intensify around them, the characters form fragile bonds of friendship and survival. Their attempts to build dignity and stability in a harsh system reveal both the resilience and vulnerability of ordinary people living through extraordinary hardship.

The novel is a powerful exploration of inequality, hope, and human endurance in the face of systemic suffering. Buy in Kenya with fast delivery.

What you’ll learn

• Life during India’s Emergency period
• Themes of poverty, caste, and inequality
• Friendship and human resilience
• Political oppression and survival
• Interconnected character-driven storytelling

Who should read it

• Readers of serious literary fiction
• Fans of socially conscious novels
• Anyone interested in Indian history and society
• Readers who enjoy emotional, character-rich stories

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