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4.34 AVERAGE
4.34 AVERAGE
A very sad and yet sweet book. Strangers becoming family even if hesitantly and the end is a terrible combination of tragedy and sentiment. Not many will like this book because it has no happy endings and yet I would still recommend it to the strong hearted.
See my review here: http://novelmeanderings.wordpress.com/2012/05/24/a-fine-balance-book-4-of-in-book-hoarding-purge/
The genre is Dickensonian poverty porn. You grow to love the characters and hate the Indian society. A more callous and superstitious society cannot be imagined. It's easier to stop staring at a disfigured person than it is to stop reading this book once you get started. You feel just as dirty afterwards.
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Body shaming, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual violence, Police brutality, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent
A long and very detailed read ... it was quite some time ago but it was quite the book. Recommended reading.
(Gordy Woods & Oprah!) India 1975-1984--cruelty, corruption, dignity, and heroism of two tailors & people of different castes during government State of Emergency
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
sad
slow-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I cried so hard after finishing this book I had a headache for three days. That said, it is one of the best books I have ever read and I think about it often.