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Rohinton mistry being an eminent novelist from the group of second generation postcolonial diasporic writers, writes about india with profuse vigour and dynamism. Set in an unidentified city in india, initially in 1975 and later in 1984 during the turmoil of the emergency, the book concerns four characters from varied backgrounds dina dalal, ishvar darji, his nephew omprakash darji and the young student maneck kohlah who come together and develop a bond. I just didnt have a single clue about him or his achievements till i joined goodreads. Pdf a fine balance book by rohinton mistry free download. A fine balance by rohinton mistry by rohinton mistry by rohinton mistry by rohinton mistry.
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