Family Matters
Family Matters by Rohinton Mistry, published by National Geographic Books on November 18, 2003, is a reprint edition comprising 448 pages in English. This novel presents a domestic drama set against the backdrop of contemporary Bombay, exploring themes of family dynamics and cultural heritage. The story centers on Nariman Vakeel, a seventy-nine-year-old man suffering from Parkinson’s disease, who becomes reliant on his family after breaking an ankle. His step-children, Coomy and Jal, struggle with their responsibilities, prompting Nariman to turn to his younger daughter, Roxana, and her family for support.
Readers will find a nuanced portrayal of family life as Nariman’s situation challenges the relationships within his family. The narrative delves into the complexities of compassion, integrity, and the strains of familial duty, all while capturing the vibrant yet corrupt atmosphere of present-day Bombay. Mistry’s work intertwines personal struggles with broader cultural themes, offering insights into the emotional landscape of its characters. This edition invites readers to engage with the intricate tapestry of life, love, and resilience within a family facing adversity.
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Rohinton Mistry’s enthralling novel is at once a domestic drama and an intently observed portrait of present-day Bombay in all its vitality and corruption. At the age of seventy-nine, Nariman Vakeel, already suffering from Parkinson’s disease, breaks an ankle and finds himself wholly dependent on his family. His step-children, Coomy and Jal, have a spacious apartment (in the inaptly named Chateau Felicity), but are too squeamish and resentful to tend to his physical needs.
Nariman must now turn to his younger daughter, Roxana, her husband, Yezad, and their two sons, who share a small, crowded home. Their decision will test not only their material resources but, in surprising ways, all their tolerance, compassion, integrity, and faith. Sweeping and intimate, tragic and mirthful, Family Matters is a work of enormous emotional power.
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