Cover of A Fine Balance

A Fine Balance

Narrated by John Lee

Released
August 4, 2004
Length
24 hrs 24 mins
Format
Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher
Random House Audio
Set against the backdrop of India in 1975 during a State of Emergency, A Fine Balance unveils the intertwined lives of four strangers— a spirited widow, a young student, and two tailors escaping caste violence—who are forced to share a cramped apartment. Through their journey from distrust to friendship and ultimately to love, the novel offers a poignant exploration of human resilience amidst systemic cruelty and corruption, echoing the narrative depth reminiscent of Charles Dickens.

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