Helpful Score: 3
Family Matters was just as good as A Fine Balance. Mistry is so good at depicting day to day life of Indian culture. I couldn't put this book down because my interest was peaked all through the book. I felt the family problems like they were happening to my own family and wanted more confrontation between the characters so that it would better their lives. But Mistry had a plan for the characters from the begining. I loved every detail.
Helpful Score: 1
I was hooked on this novel from the very first page, and read over 100 pages the first sitting. Very well written, very true-to-life.
I love this author, good read!
one of my favorite books.I couldnt put it down!
Excellent foreign literature that is timeless in its approach. Nariman, 79, has broken an ankle and now much depend on his children to help him. His stepchildren, although have the room, find the request beyone their means. Finally Nariman's daughter and family take care of him. Though difficult, they discover the joys and sorrows of family.
a sweeping intimate novel set in bombay, india..very rewarding read
Family Matters by Rohinton Mistry
Online Review by Loretta Kelly:
http://youarewhatyouread2.blogspot.com/2007/02/6-family-matters-by-rohinton-mistry.html
Online Review by Loretta Kelly:
http://youarewhatyouread2.blogspot.com/2007/02/6-family-matters-by-rohinton-mistry.html
Wonderful look into another culture's "family matters." Just loved it.
Very thought provoking book.
I really felt this story. The theme of family responsibility and how to share it is a theme shared throughout many cultures. The characters were intriguing and there were enough twists to keep it interesting.
" Worthy of the nineteenth century masters." Time
This book on cassette was originally $45. It is unabridged, Dolby System, Digitally Mastered.
Performed by Martin Jarvis
Performed by Martin Jarvis
Mistry has mastered the art of describing human interactions so that every reader can identify with them. The father in this novel is a totally sympathetic character who is faced with the selfishness of a step-daughter, the weakness of a step-son and the generosity of a daughter who is challenged by trying to provide for her nuclear family at the same time she ministers to her father. This book is unlike the masterpiece A Fine Balance in that it doesn't directly address political situations that contribute to the difficulty of already-stressful lives. The reader is left to draw that assumption from such occurences as the attempt to migrate to Canada. Mistry is a highly proficient writer with an undeniable penchant for drawing his readers into the lives, hearts and motivations of his characters. Once again, Mr. Mistry, bravo.
