#12 in Contemporary fiction
A Fine Balance
- 719
- Pages
- about 13 h
- Reading time
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About the book
A Fine Balance is the second novel by Rohinton Mistry, published by McClelland and Stewart in 1995. Set in "an unidentified city" in India, initially in 1975 and later in 1984 during the turmoil of The Emergency, the book focuses on 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.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.7 across 173 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 48% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Contemporary fiction average of 7.9. That is how 8.2 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 8.5 | 17 | 10% |
| Google Books | 10.0 | 5 | 3% |
| Hardcover | 8.6 | 151 | 87% |
Frequently asked
What is A Fine Balance rated?
8.2 out of 10, from 173 reader ratings across 3 independent sources.
Is A Fine Balance worth reading?
Readers give it 8.2/10 from 173 ratings, which puts it ahead of 80 % of the Contemporary fiction shelf.
How long does it take to read A Fine Balance?
About 13 hours at an average reading pace — 719 pages.
Where does A Fine Balance rank?
#12 in Contemporary fiction on the current snapshot.
How long is A Fine Balance?
It has 719 pages — longer than 86% of the ranked books in Contemporary fiction.
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