The characters in this novel are so realistic and captivating, you will feel compelled to follow Their daily lives in this excellent, heart-warming story. Mistry Provides insight into the thoughts and actions of a middle-class, hard-working Indian family man with search depth, and the descriptions of the settings are as accurate and detailed. Every character, minor or major, has a story of Their Own and we see bothsides of each conflict. Truly a must-read.