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Such A Long Journey by Rohinton Mistry: forgiveness, misfortunes, and miracles

Such A Long Journey by Rohinton Mistry: forgiveness, misfortunes, and miracles

Update: 2025-11-19
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In this episode, Shruti and Neha travel to Mumbai in Rohinton Mistry's Booker shortlisted novel Such a Long Journey, through themes of forgiveness, miracles, and misfortunes. We discuss the novel's loveable and sometimes frustrating characters, the symbolism of animals, and the looming specter of death in daily life.


Books Mentioned & Shelf Discovery

A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry

Family Matters by Rohinton Mistry

The Inheritance of Loss by Kiran Desai


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Such A Long Journey by Rohinton Mistry: forgiveness, misfortunes, and miracles

Such A Long Journey by Rohinton Mistry: forgiveness, misfortunes, and miracles