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Such a Long Journey

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1991

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Rohinton Mistry

Such a Long Journey

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1991
Book Details
Pages

339

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Mumbai, India • 1970s

Theme
Publication Year

1991

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Such a Long Journey, by Canadian-Indian author Rohinton Mistry, follows Gustad Noble, a bank clerk in early 1970s India, as he navigates familial strife, personal longing, and political intrigue amid the backdrop of India's conflict with Pakistan and Indira Gandhi’s corrupt government. Gustad receives a dangerous request from an old friend, Jimmy Bilimoria, now involved in a political scandal, which entangles him further into a web of secrets and confrontations.

Contemplative

Melancholic

Nostalgic

Emotional

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.0

12,448 ratings

73%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Rohinton Mistry's Such a Long Journey is highly praised for its rich character development and evocative depiction of 1970s Bombay. Critics commend its intricate narrative and historical depth. However, some readers find the pace slow and the plot occasionally meandering, which may detract from the overall engagement. Nonetheless, it remains a compelling and thought-provoking novel.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Such a Long Journey?

A reader who enjoys Such a Long Journey by Rohinton Mistry likely appreciates richly detailed narratives set in historical contexts, focusing on the intricacies of family and personal struggles. Fans of Salman Rushdie’s Midnight’s Children or Arundhati Roy’s The God of Small Things will find its exploration of life in 1970s Bombay equally compelling.

4.0

12,448 ratings

73%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

339

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Mumbai, India • 1970s

Theme
Publication Year

1991

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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