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Author 1980s–Present

Rohinton Mistry

Stories of displacement and belonging.

Rohinton Mistry is an Indian-born Canadian author, known for novels like A Fine Balance and Such a Long Journey, which capture the complexities of Indian life.

Books by Rohinton Mistry

Such A Long Journey by Rohinton Mistry book cover on Bookdio.org

Such A Long Journey

Language: English

Category: Literature

412 Pages

Swimming Lessons And Other Stories From Firozsha Baag by Rohinton Mistry book cover on Bookdio.org

Swimming Lessons

Language: English

Category: Historical

262 Pages

A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry book cover on Bookdio.org

A Fine Balance

Language: English

Category: Historical

724 Pages

Family Matters by Rohinton Mistry book cover on Bookdio.org

Family Matters

Language: English

Category: Literature

418 Pages

Tales From Firozsha Baag by Rohinton Mistry book cover on Bookdio.org

Tales From Firozsha Baag

Language: English

Category: Literature

221 Pages

Genres Rohinton Mistry writes in

Fiction, Diaspora Literature

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Fiction, Diaspora Literature

English

India / Canada

Stories of displacement and belonging.

About the Author

Rohinton Mistry is an Indian-born Canadian novelist celebrated for his richly detailed depictions of Indian society, particularly during times of political and social upheaval. Born in 1952 in Mumbai, Mistry immigrated to Canada in 1975, where he pursued literature and began his writing career. His acclaimed works, including Such a Long Journey, A Fine Balance, and Family Matters, explore themes of identity, displacement, family, and the struggles of ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances. Writing in English, Mistry has a gift for capturing the complexities of Indian life while speaking to universal human experiences. His tagline—“Stories of displacement and belonging”—reflects his exploration of cultural identity and diaspora. Mistry has been shortlisted for the Booker Prize multiple times and won international recognition for his compassion, detail, and storytelling mastery. Rohinton Mistry remains one of the most respected voices in contemporary fiction, bridging India and the global literary stage.

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