ISBN: 9780571230587 - a fine balance: the epic modern classic (44 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. 'A towering masterpiece by a writer of genius.' IndependentIndia, 1975. An unnamed city by the sea. The government has just declared a State of Emergency. Amidst a backdrop of wild political turmoil, the lives of four unlikely strangers collide forever. An epic panorama of modern India in all its corruption, violence, and heroism, A Fine Balance is Rohinton Mistry's prize-winning masterpiece: a Dickensian modern classic brimming with compassion, humour, and insight - and a hymn to the human spirit in an inhuman state.'A masterpiece of illumination and grace. Like all great fiction, it transforms our understanding of life.' Guardian'Magical.' New York Times'Monumental.' Time'Astonishing.' Wall Street JournalWhat readers are saying:'One of the most layered and beautifully executed books I've ever read . Easily one of my all time favourite books!''Many say that the mark of a good book is that it stays with you; well, I read this several years ago and I still find myself thinking of the characters . Beautiful.''What a storyteller, what a wide canvas he covers of India . Wonderful.''One of the best and most entertaining books I have ever read . I can't recommend it highly enough.''Often heartbreaking, always evocative . A book to savour rather than to gallop through.''One of the best books I've read . Not a book for the faint-hearted, but it is a book with a big heart.'.…

Zustand: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

paperback. Zustand: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.…

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Main. 'A towering masterpiece by a writer of genius.' IndependentIndia, 1975. An unnamed city by the sea. The government has just declared a State of Emergency. Amidst a backdrop of wild political turmoil, the lives of four unlikely strangers collide forever. An epic panorama of modern India in all its corruption, violence, and heroism, A Fine Balance is Rohinton Mistry's prize-winning masterpiece: a Dickensian modern classic brimming with compassion, humour, and insight - and a hymn to the human spirit in an inhuman state.'A masterpiece of illumination and grace. Like all great fiction, it transforms our understanding of life.' Guardian'Magical.' New York Times'Monumental.' Time'Astonishing.' Wall Street JournalWhat readers are saying:'One of the most layered and beautifully executed books I've ever read . Easily one of my all time favourite books!''Many say that the mark of a good book is that it stays with you; well, I read this several years ago and I still find myself thinking of the characters . Beautiful.''What a storyteller, what a wide canvas he covers of India . Wonderful.''One of the best and most entertaining books I have ever read . I can't recommend it highly enough.''Often heartbreaking, always evocative . A book to savour rather than to gallop through.''One of the best books I've read . Not a book for the faint-hearted, but it is a book with a big heart.'.…

Paperback. Zustand: New. Brand new book, sourced directly from publisher. Dispatch time is 9-10 days from our warehouse. Book will be sent in robust, secure packaging to ensure it reaches you securely.

paperback. Zustand: New. Brand new book, sourced directly from publisher. Dispatch time is 24-48 hours from our warehouse. Book will be sent in robust, secure packaging to ensure it reaches you securely.

paperback. Zustand: Acceptable. Stains to cover, page edges, and/or pages inside. Please see the condition note after this for details, if this is missing please consider Acceptable to mean poor quality that could include major staining, water damage, writing, missing dustjacket, etc etc. Our books are dispatched from a Yorkshire former cotton mill. We list via barcode/ISBN so please note that the images are stock images and may not be the exact copy you receive, furthermore the details about edition and year might not be accurate as many publishers reuse the same ISBN for multiple editions and as we simply scan a barcode or enter an ISBN we do not check the validity of the edition data when listing. If you're looking for an exact edition please don't order (at least not without checking with us first, although we don't always have time to check). We aim to dispatch prompty, the service used will depend on order value and book size. We can ship to most countries, see our shipping policies. Payment is via Abe only.…

paperback. Zustand: Good. Our good condition books are generally good for reading but not for gifting or collecting. They could have imperfections such as creasing, fanning, inscriptions, margin notes, yellowing, staining on edge or cover or pages, bumps, scuffs, etc etc (sometimes multiple of these). It's a wide category that encompasses anything that isn't almost-new down to anything that is slightly better than poor. We would NOT recommend gifting Good books - these should be considered reading copies. Our books are dispatched from a Yorkshire former cotton mill. We list via barcode/ISBN so please note that the images are stock images and may not be the exact copy you receive, furthermore the details about edition and year might not be accurate as many publishers reuse the same ISBN for multiple editions and as we simply scan a barcode or enter an ISBN we do not check the validity of the edition data when listing. If you're looking for an exact edition please don't order (at least not without checking with us first, although we don't always have time to check). We aim to dispatch prompty, the service used will depend on order value and book size. We can ship to most countries, see our shipping policies. Payment is via Abe only.…

Zustand: good. Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present.

paperback. Zustand: New. Brand new book, sourced directly from publisher. Dispatch time is 9-10 days from our warehouse. Book will be sent in robust, secure packaging to ensure it reaches you securely.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Zustand: Fair. : Ambientada en la India de mediados de la década de 1970, 'A Fine Balance' es una narrativa sutil y convincente sobre cuatro personajes improbables que se unen en circunstancias que nadie podría haber previsto poco después de que el gobierno declara un 'Estado de Emergencia Interna'. Es un logro impresionante: panorámico pero humano, intensamente político pero rico en deleite local. EAN: 9780571230587 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Literatura y Ficción Título: A Fine Balance Autor: Rohinton Mistry Editorial: Faber and Faber Idioma: en Páginas: 614 Formato: tapa blanda. …

Soft cover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Good condition paperback showing title etc clearly on front cover. 614 pages good and clean. No foxing, no previous names. Usual signs of having been read.

Zustand: New. pp. x + 614.

Zustand: As New. This copy is in Like New condition ? crisp, clean, and showing no meaningful signs of use. Pages are bright and free from any marks, writing, or highlighting. The spine is tight and the covers are sharp with no creasing or damage. Every book we list is individually hand-checked by our team at Kisharon Langdon New Chapters. We take pride in honest, accurate grading ? what you read is what you receive. New Chapters is a social enterprise supporting people with Learning Disabilities and Autism into meaningful work. Your purchase makes a real difference.…

Zustand: New. 2006. paperback. Set in mid-1970s India, a subtle and compelling narrative about four unlikely characters who come together in circumstances no one could have foreseen soon after the government declares a 'State of Internal Emergency'. It is a breathtaking achievement: panoramic yet humane, intensely political yet rich with local delight. Num Pages: 624 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 127 x 50. Weight in Grams: 466. . . . . .…

Zustand: New. 2006. paperback. Set in mid-1970s India, a subtle and compelling narrative about four unlikely characters who come together in circumstances no one could have foreseen soon after the government declares a 'State of Internal Emergency'. It is a breathtaking achievement: panoramic yet humane, intensely political yet rich with local delight. Num Pages: 624 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 127 x 50. Weight in Grams: 466. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

Zustand: New. pp. x + 614 Epilogue.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 624 pages. 7.80x5.04x1.57 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New.

Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

paperback. Zustand: Neu. Auflage: Main. 614 Seiten Set in mid-1970s India, a subtle and compelling narrative about four unlikely characters who come together in circumstances no one could have foreseen soon after the government declares a 'State of Internal Emergency'. It is a breathtaking achievement: panoramic yet humane, intensely political yet rich with local delight. ISBN 9780571230587 Der Spezialist für Bücher aus Siebenbürgen, dem Banat und Rumänien. Wir freuen uns auf Ihren Besuch in einer unserer Buchhandlungen in Hermannstadt, Mediasch, Birthälm und Temeswar. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 493.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -'A towering masterpiece by a writer of genius.' IndependentIndia, 1975. An unnamed city by the sea. The government has just declared a State of Emergency. Amidst a backdrop of wild political turmoil, the lives of four unlikely strangers collide forever. An epic panorama of modern India in all its corruption, violence, and heroism, A Fine Balance is Rohinton Mistry's prize-winning masterpiece: a Dickensian modern classic brimming with compassion, humour, and insight - and a hymn to the human spirit in an inhuman state.'A masterpiece of illumination and grace. Like all great fiction, it transforms our understanding of life.' Guardian'Magical.' New York Times'Monumental.' Time'Astonishing.' Wall Street JournalWhat readers are saying:'One of the most layered and beautifully executed books I've ever read . Easily one of my all time favourite books!''Many say that the mark of a good book is that it stays with you; well, I read this several years ago and I still find myself thinking of the characters . Beautiful.''What a storyteller, what a wide canvas he covers of India . Wonderful.''One of the best and most entertaining books I have ever read . I can't recommend it highly enough.''Often heartbreaking, always evocative . A book to savour rather than to gallop through.''One of the best books I've read . Not a book for the faint-hearted, but it is a book with a big heart.' 614 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -'A towering masterpiece by a writer of genius.' IndependentIndia, 1975. An unnamed city by the sea. The government has just declared a State of Emergency. Amidst a backdrop of wild political turmoil, the lives of four unlikely strangers collide forever. An epic panorama of modern India in all its corruption, violence, and heroism, A Fine Balance is Rohinton Mistry's prize-winning masterpiece: a Dickensian modern classic brimming with compassion, humour, and insight - and a hymn to the human spirit in an inhuman state.'A masterpiece of illumination and grace. Like all great fiction, it transforms our understanding of life.' Guardian'Magical.' New York Times'Monumental.' Time'Astonishing.' Wall Street JournalWhat readers are saying:'One of the most layered and beautifully executed books I've ever read . Easily one of my all time favourite books!''Many say that the mark of a good book is that it stays with you; well, I read this several years ago and I still find myself thinking of the characters . Beautiful.''What a storyteller, what a wide canvas he covers of India . Wonderful.''One of the best and most entertaining books I have ever read . I can't recommend it highly enough.''Often heartbreaking, always evocative . A book to savour rather than to gallop through.''One of the best books I've read . Not a book for the faint-hearted, but it is a book with a big heart.' 614 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -India, 1975. As a State of Emergency is declared, the lives of four unlikely strangers collide forever. This Booker-shortlisted modern classic is a 'towering masterpiece by a writer of genius' (Independent).