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A review by casparw
A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry
4.0
Incredibly touching. I'd advise to read to learn about the devastation faced daily by India's poor face and their resilience. Very light, cosy moments are eventually all trumped by a grim reality.
The saddest book I have read. It made me think, but it also made me incredibly sad and had an impact on my sleep and my view of India, its people and politics. Therefore, not sure whether I'd recommend it. Plus, the happier moments can also be a bit too lengthy and boring. But I get that this may be deliberately serving as a numbing facade, which can distract one from an all too harsh reality, to which all characters eventually succumb...
All in all, definitely an impressive book and a valuable reading experience.
The saddest book I have read. It made me think, but it also made me incredibly sad and had an impact on my sleep and my view of India, its people and politics. Therefore, not sure whether I'd recommend it. Plus, the happier moments can also be a bit too lengthy and boring. But I get that this may be deliberately serving as a numbing facade, which can distract one from an all too harsh reality, to which all characters eventually succumb...
All in all, definitely an impressive book and a valuable reading experience.