A Fine Balance

Interesting Facts

• The novel is set in India in 1975, during the period of the Emergency.
• The book tells the story of four main characters whose lives intertwine against the backdrop of political and social upheaval.
• The novel addresses themes of the caste system, poverty, corruption, and human dignity.
• One of the central characters is Dina Dalal, a widow trying to maintain her independence and dignity amid harsh economic conditions.
• The book has received numerous literary awards and was nominated for the Booker Prize.