Summary - A Fine Balance: Based On The Book By Rohinton Mistry

SUMMARY

A FINE BALANCE

BASED ON THE BOOK BY ROHINTON MISTRY

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: FASTBOOKS PUBLISHING

CONTENT

The City and New Beginnings

Lives and Relationships

The Tailoring Business

Challenges and Setbacks

Friendship and Community

The Emergency and its Impact

Loss and Survival

Changes and Shifting Fortunes

Loss, Betrayal, and Departure

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry tells the story of four characters from different backgrounds whose lives become intertwined in a city during the tumultuous period of the Emergency in India. Dina Dalal, a widow struggling to maintain her independence, takes in two tailors, Ishvar and Omprakash, who have fled their village in search of a better life, and also Maneck Kohlah, a student. The story follows their struggles to survive in the face of poverty, social injustice, and political turmoil, all while navigating the complexities of their relationships and the challenges of city life. The novel explores themes of resilience, loss, hope, and the search for belonging, examining the human capacity to endure hardship while maintaining dignity and compassion.

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Release date

Audiobook: 7 February 2025