Rohinton Mistry’s great novel, A Fine Balance, is a saga written in the tradition of Tolstoy’s famous Anna Karenina. Indeed Mistry has often been compared to storytellers like Tolstoy and Dickens. The scene is India, 1975, and Indira Gandhi has declared a State of Emergency in the country. Bookclub-in-a-Box takes the reader into the lives of four people who have each suffered great loss, but have come together to forge a home and a life together. Our guide uncovers the secrets of balance, which each character strives to achieve, in order to survive.

The Bookclub-in-a-Box discussion companion balances the themes, character development, and historical background to give you great insight and pleasure from the reading of this fantastic novel. This guide helps you:

• Understand the background to Indira Gandhi’s 1975 State of Emergency and its implications for the individual citizens of the country.
• Appreciate the intricate balance of India’s caste system and the role of women in this culture.
• Uncover the nuances of balance and boundaries as they pertain to the daily struggle of the characters.
• Be inspired by the balance the characters find in their relationships with each other.
• Be awed by the powerful narration by one of Canada’s finest authors.

With this guide to A Fine Balance you are guaranteed to increase your delight in discussing and enjoying this Mistry classic. You will spark original thoughts and have meaningful conversation as you gain new insight into the complex layers of this riveting story.

Every Bookclub-in-a-Box discussion guide includes complete coverage of the themes and symbols, writing style and interesting background information on the novel and the author, as well as a complementary RAG (Read-Along-Guide), a quick reference pamphlet offering interesting facts and questions to consider while reading the novel.

Detailed Product specifications:

Weight of the product is 1.0000 kilogram

Dimensions of the product are 9x6x1 inches

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