{"product_id":"a-fine-balance-1","title":"A fine balance by Rohinton Mistry","description":"\u003cdiv data-cel-widget=\"bookDescription_feature_div\" data-csa-c-id=\"xs1kn8-j2cy4-xfu0ap-ws6zoe\" data-feature-name=\"bookDescription\" class=\"celwidget\" id=\"bookDescription_feature_div\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-collapsed-height a-row a-expander-container a-spacing-base a-expander-partial-collapse-container\" data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"140\" data-a-expander-name=\"book_description_expander\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"871\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"55\"\u003eBook Summary – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"58\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"74\"\u003eA Fine Balance\u003c\/em\u003e is a powerful and emotionally moving novel set in India during the Emergency period of the mid-1970s. The story follows four characters from different social and economic backgrounds—Dina, a struggling widow; Ishvar and Om, two tailors from a lower caste; and Maneck, a young student—who are brought together by circumstance and forced to share a small apartment. As political turmoil, poverty, and social injustice unfold around them, their lives become deeply intertwined. Through vivid storytelling and deeply human characters, the novel explores themes of survival, friendship, caste discrimination, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit. \u003cem data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"741\"\u003eA Fine Balance\u003c\/em\u003e offers an unflinching look at India’s socio-political realities while highlighting moments of tenderness and hope amidst despair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"1614\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"912\"\u003eAbout the Author – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"915\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRohinton Mistry\u003c\/strong\u003e is an acclaimed Indian-born Canadian author known for his richly detailed novels that explore the complexities of Indian society. Born in Mumbai in 1952 and later emigrating to Canada, Mistry's writing often reflects his Parsi heritage and addresses themes such as class struggle, political corruption, and personal resilience. His major works, including \u003cem data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003eSuch a Long Journey\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003eFamily Matters\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003eA Fine Balance\u003c\/em\u003e, have received international acclaim and numerous literary awards. Mistry is celebrated for his sensitive portrayal of ordinary lives set against the backdrop of historical and political change, making him one of the most respected voices in contemporary literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-cel-widget=\"globalStoreInfoBullets_feature_div\" data-csa-c-id=\"ygltk6-h3x2fk-xehxfx-p27v7m\" data-feature-name=\"globalStoreInfoBullets\" class=\"celwidget\" id=\"globalStoreInfoBullets_feature_div\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-cel-widget=\"edpIngress_feature_div\" data-csa-c-id=\"iqc4at-6drswv-vzqxqn-fygv2c\" data-feature-name=\"edpIngress\" class=\"celwidget\" id=\"edpIngress_feature_div\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-cel-widget=\"richProductInformation_feature_div\" data-csa-c-id=\"51vfe9-byk3r7-8srgdu-h3tz3h\" data-feature-name=\"richProductInformation\" class=\"celwidget\" id=\"richProductInformation_feature_div\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-cel-widget=\"rich_product_information\" data-csa-c-id=\"sajlox-x96r34-i7rsrc-q6j7in\" class=\"a-section a-spacing-none celwidget\" id=\"rich_product_information\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45157795856570,"sku":"2RP0Z9DS1-Used","price":19.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/41ZKy8V4xyL._SX320_BO1_204_203_200.jpg?v=1758060779","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/a-fine-balance-1","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}