"A Fine Balance," Rohinton Mistry's stunning internationally acclaimed bestseller, is set in mid-1970s India. It tells the story of four unlikely people whose lives come together during a time of political turmoil soon after the government declares a "State of Internal Emergency." Through days of bleakness and hope, their circumstances - and their fates - become inextricably linked in ways no one could have foreseen. Mistry's prose is alive with enduring images and a cast of unforgettable characters. Written with compassion ...
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"A Fine Balance," Rohinton Mistry's stunning internationally acclaimed bestseller, is set in mid-1970s India. It tells the story of four unlikely people whose lives come together during a time of political turmoil soon after the government declares a "State of Internal Emergency." Through days of bleakness and hope, their circumstances - and their fates - become inextricably linked in ways no one could have foreseen. Mistry's prose is alive with enduring images and a cast of unforgettable characters. Written with compassion, humour, and insight, "A Fine Balance" is a vivid, richly textured, and powerful novel written by one of the most gifted writers of our time.
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Add this copy of A Fine Balance to cart. $6.85, good condition, Sold by Salt & Pepper rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Murfreesboro, TN, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by McClelland & Stewart.
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Good in good dust jacket. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 768 p. Audience: General/trade. Book is in good condition. Dust Jacket shows light wear. Pages are free of markings but shows light wear and writing on the outer pages. Binding intact.
Add this copy of A Fine Balance to cart. $11.12, very good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Atlanta rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Brownstown, MI, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by McClelland & Stewart.
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Very Good. Dust Jacket Included. Second printing of the first Canadian edition. Thick 8vo, hardcover, dustjacket. Nearly Fine/Nearly Fine copy. Dj has no nicks or tears, not price-clipped, very light edge-wear, sun-faded spine. No owner's name. A very attractive copy of the first state dj without Giller prize sticker.
Add this copy of A Fine Balance to cart. $22.99, fair condition, Sold by Russell Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Victoria, BC, CANADA, published 1995 by McClelland & Stewart.
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Very Good. Dust Jacket Included. First printing. Thick 8vo, hardcover, dustjacket. Nearly Fine/Nearly Fine copy. Dj has no nicks or tears, not price-clipped, light edge-wear. No owner's name. A very attractive copy.
Add this copy of A Fine Balance to cart. $27.99, like new condition, Sold by A Good Read rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Toronto, ON, CANADA, published 1995 by McClelland & Stewart.
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Fine in Fine dust jacket. 0771060521. A Good Read ships from Toronto and Niagara Falls, NY-customers outside of North America please allow two to three weeks for delivery.; 8vo 8"-9" tall; 768 pages.
Add this copy of A Fine Balance to cart. $27.99, very good condition, Sold by A Good Read rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Toronto, ON, CANADA, published 1995 by McClelland & Stewart.
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Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 0771060521. A Good Read ships from Toronto and Niagara Falls, NY-customers outside of North America please allow two to three weeks for delivery. D/j is lightly rubbed with some wrinkles on upper edge. Some smudges to top edge of text block. Heavy/oversize item-additional shipping charges may be required depending on speed/destination requested.; 9.30 X 6 X 2.40 inches; 768 pages.
Add this copy of A Fine Balance to cart. $28.00, very good condition, Sold by Inno Dubelaar Books rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Toronto, ON, CANADA, published 1995 by McClelland & Stewart.
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Very Good. Dust Jacket Included. First printing. Thick 8vo, hardcover, dust jacket. Fine text except for inscription under front flap of dj. Dj has light edge-wear to extremities and a short edge-tear to the base of the spine (about.5") This copy bears the "1995 Giller Prize Winner" sticker. An attractive copy.
This book is fantastic. Definitely a book to read if you plan on traveling to India or even if you don't.
Stirring, magnifying, disturbing and heartfelt all at the same time.
fiddler
Aug 17, 2008
A Dive into the Indian Culture
I have never read a more recent book that can so accurately, subtly, and naturally portray a certain culture while still maintaining a universal appeal. Excellent! It's a long read, yes, but it is long and sweet.
The characters are memorable and the way Mistry has with words is welcoming. It's the simple details the book will add constantly that allows readers to empathize and actually live alongside the characters. Love, hate, injustice, spirituality, deep-rooted tradition, loss, gain, joy-- it has it all.
I heard about it from a friend who had seen it on Oprah's book club, and gave it a chance. It's definitely a good book to discuss, but it is also just as good to read on your own quietly while you absorb the culture. No regrets.
readtome
Apr 3, 2007
Elegant prose & Insightul storytelling
This wonderfully written novel is a triumph for author Rohinton Mistry - most certainly his best book. His characters are beautifully developed and will remain in your consciousness for years after you've read the last page. This story will open your heart and mind to the terrible and awesome mosaic of love and hatred in India, where Hindu and Moslem, rich and desperately poor must co-exist and in the end. It leaves you wondering what has prevailed... hope or despair, love or apathy. I highly recommend this very long, but remarkably relevant story.
