A review by lexipedia1693
A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry

challenging dark emotional sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

I was recommended this book to help build my understanding of India in preparation for my international education job. It was very well crafted with many very stirring passages and definitely helped me understand modern India more. It also took me a VERY long time to read and it felt like things came together too much-- the amount of coincidence just felt unbelievable. I also found the ending, even with a bit of hope, to be incredibly depressing, enough to dissuade me from recommending the book. Overall a beautiful book that I'm glad I read, but also with some flaws. 
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