contrary to what i mentioned in one of the previous posts, 'a fine balance' is not just about a parsi (yes the first 100 pages or so were). it is an anthology depicting the lives of different people in india who finally converge in mumbai. mistry tries to touch upon many of the ills that the indian society has faced and for a long time. though some (including me) may find that it is a one sided view.
the novel is grim. it shows despair, kindles hope, and then pushes the characters in a hole. and these fluctuations in the fortunes of the characters takes the reader for a ride.
i am half way through the novel and would come up with a detailed review as soon as i complete it.
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When you mentioned in your last post about reading "A Fine Balance", I was hoping you'd write about it :-)
I read the book a couple of years back and it was a harculean task to finish it! It was grim to say the least, dark, extremely convoluted in parts and depressed me so much that I had to read some trashy romances back to back to get rid of the after-taste :-)
haven't touched another Rohinton Mistry since then. any recommendations?
don't know about any other by rohinton mistry. but 'the impressionist' by hari kunzru has a similar favour.
Done with that one too. I felt it was much ado about nothing! :-)
I read the same a couple of months ago .... i was not happy at the end...(simply put :P)
Anyways ...the middle of the story is much more heartening than the denoument....was not too happy after investing so much time in it..
:)
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