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Published november 30th 2001 by vintage first published 1995 more details. Ive never encountered pages that took me so far, and removed me from my own way of life and way of thinking the way a fine balance did. Rohinton mistry has been compared to dickens in his finest years when he was able so profoundly to look at the human spirit juxtaposed against the inhumane conditions. A fine balance isbn 9781400030651 pdf epub rohinton. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability. A fine balance isbn 9780571179367 pdf epub rohinton.