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In India during the mid-1970s, after a "state of internal emergency" is declared, four very different people--a widowed seamstress, a student, and a man and his nephew who have fled their village's caste violence--find their lives becoming inextricably intertwined.
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Crush of Humanity displayed in A Fine Balance

by   nwinston ,  Dec 25, 2001
Pros: Wonderfully written compelling story.
Cons: Darkest side of humanity on display.
The Bottom Line: The brightest and darkest sides of humanity are displayed wherever there is poverty. A Fine Balance shows both in abundance. Substance and heart, this is an epic novel.
Review: ~=~ Cautionary Tale ~=~

Before picking up Oprah's current book selection, A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry, consider whether you have the time. If you let Mistry's characters take up residence in your head or heart, you...
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A Lady, Her Three Roommates, and a Rare Bond

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Pros: Very thought provoking, and excellent characterization
Cons: None
The Bottom Line: A must read for everyone.
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