“But nobody ever forgot anything, not really, though sometimes they pretended, when it suited them. Memories were permanent. Sorrowful ones remained sad even with the passing of time, yet happy ones could never be recreated - not with the same joy. Remembering bred its own peculiar sorrow. It seemed so unfair: that time should render both sadness and happiness into a source of pain.”
A Fine Balance is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that delves into the lives of four individuals in India during a period of political unrest. The story follows their intertwined fates as they navigate the complexities of their personal relationships and the broader societal changes around them, ultimately revealing the strength and resilience of the human spirit. more
Rohinton Mistry is a Canadian author known for his profound social criticism and vivid portrayal of the lives of ordinary people in India. His works often focus on the struggles of the middle class in India and the exposure of social injustice. more
“It's always darkest before it turns absolutely pitch black.”
“At times, they're so Right and I'm so Left, we agree.”