"Few have caught the real sorrow and inexplicable strength of India, the unaccountable crookedness and sweetness, as well as Mistry." (Time) "A Fine Balance" and "Family Matters" are two of the many novels written by Rohinton Mistry. In both novels he captures the reality of life in India, both negative and positive. There are many parallels between these books including the setting, the types of characters, and the violent deaths that occur. Rohinton Mistry's style of writing has many similarities in both of his novels "A Fine Balance" and "Family Matters."
Growing up in Bombay, India, M…