A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry

A wonderful book which is excellently written and with a very moving, well told plot.  The book is set in India and is about two Hindu tailors who travel from their small village to a large seaside city to find work, and end up caught in the political and religious turmoil of the 1970s.  The characters, particularly the four main characters, are very well drawn, realistic and compelling which makes the narrative even more poignant.  Although this novel is very sad in parts it is not depressing and will stay with you well after you've finished it.  I very much enjoyed it.  Thanks Andy.