This is storytelling at its best. Gentle humor, and empathy with all characters. Mistry Develops his characters and surroundings in great detail. I can visualize the 'Khodadad Building' in front of my eyes. I read this book after reading 'A Fine Balance' and what kind of dreading the end: because I was expecting it would all end horribly. (Ofcourse, That does not take anything away from deed book - a very moving tale). So was it on added bonus When the end was a soft landing.