A review by kaileycool
A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry

4.0

Read this for BAME book club. A really eye-opening look at the state of the Indian government and urban life in the latter half of the 20th century. This was a NOVEL - full of SYMBOLISM and STRUCTURE and CHANCE MEETINGS. Everything felt much too neatly sewn up (get it?!) for me, but I also understand the choices. I think it's about carrying out and making something beautiful out of tragic experiences (Dina, Om, and Ishvar) instead of clinging to the past and letting the pain and uncertainty of the future wear you down (Maneck). I wonder about the social position of the author. It seems easy to say "grin and carry on!" from the outside looking in.