It was also shortlisted for the booker prize and for the trillium award. He was awarded the neustadt international prize for literature in 2012. An analysis of such a long journey by rohinton mistry uk essays. Gustad noble is a bank clerk faced with an assortment of family. He earned a ba in mathematics and economics from st.
Such a long journey is set in what was then bombay against the backdrop of war in the indian subcontinent and the birth of bangladesh, telling the story of the peculiar way in which the conflict impinges on. Such a long journey by rohinton mistry my reading days. Rohinton mistry cm born 3 july 1952 is an indian born canadian writer. Such a long journey is a finely textured look at what happens to an honest, modest guy gets compromised by events he doesnt understand. Feb, 2020 we are doing 3 videos without any spoilers while we read through this book. Buddy read with shawn the book maniac such a long journey. Indira gandhi s corrupt government and indias war with pakistan provide the storys political backdrop. Rohinton mistry audio books, best sellers, author bio. Mistry s first novel, such a long journey, received several awards, including the governor generals award and the commonwealth writers prize for best book. He has a gift for infusing tales of strife with humor and unstinting detail. Mistry has well studied the history, social and political condition of india during his stay in bombay and. The main characters of this fiction, cultural story are sohrab, roshan. Such a long journey download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi.
Such a long journey by rohinton mistry and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Such a long journey, book by rohinton mistry mass market. Winner of the commonwealth writers prize, the governor generals award for fiction and short listed for the prestigious booker, rohinton mistry is one of canadas most gifted writers. Such a long journey download pdf epub gets free book. Jan 05, 2016 such a long journey was my first experience of rohinton mistrys work. Rohinton mistry it is bombay in 1971, the year india went to war over what was to become bangladesh. It was made into an acclaimed feature film in 1998. Such a long journey is the first novel from canadabased indian. His brother is the playwright and author cyrus mistry.
An analysis of such a long journey by rohinton mistry. His second book, the novel such a long journey, was published in 1991. In 2010 the book made headlines when it was withdrawn from the university of mumbai s english syllabus after complaints from the family of the shiv sena politician bal thackeray. Free download or read online such a long journey pdf epub book. In 1975 he emigrated to canada, where he began a course in english and philosophy at the university of toronto. Buy such a long journey book online at low prices in india.
Such a long journey by rohinton mistry, paperback barnes. Oct 19, 2006 rohinton mistry is the author of three novels, all of which have been shortlisted for the booker prize, and a collection of short stories, tales from firozsha baag. A first novel from mistry the notable story collection swimming lessons, 1989 about a family man in 1971 india who experiences a political scandal firsthand. Rohinton mistrys tale of three generations of a parsi bombay family, in family matters, is full of misery, steeped in english literature and has a highly puzzling ending. Even before paperback copies of farrukh dhondys bombay duck and firdaus kangas trying to grow have been put out, leave alone found their way into the hands of the reading public, here comes a first novel that threatens to. Rohinton mistry s novel, such a long journey, is an engrossing and provocative tale. It is bombay in 1971, the year india went to war over what was to become bangladesh. How can such a long journey from rohinton mistry be read as postcolonial literature.
Such a long journey by rohinton mistry penguin random house. Such a long journey, written by canadianindian author rohinton mistry, follows gustad noble as he navigates interpersonal conflict and political scandal in early 1970s india. It is bombay in 1971, the year india went to war over what was. Rohinton mistry is the author of three novels, all of which have been shortlisted for the booker prize, and a collection of short stories, tales from firozsha baag. Rohinton mistry was born in 1952 in bombay, india to a parsi family. Nostalgia, alienation, diaspora, politics and marginalization form the basic tenet of rohinton mistrys novels. We are doing 3 videos without any spoilers while we read through this book. Such a long journey vintage international kindle edition. Rohinton mistry books list of books by author rohinton mistry. Such a long journey 1991 won the governor generals award, the commonwealth writers prize for best book, and the smithbooksbooks in canada first novel award and was shortlisted for the booker prize. Rohinton mistrys novel, set in bombay in 1971, won the governor generals literary award for fiction in 1991.
It was shortlisted for the booker prize and won several other awards. Rohinton mistry did make a statement on the banning of his book you can. Mistrys first novel, such a long journey, received several awards, including the governor generals award and the commonwealth writers prize for best book. The surname is significant for this is a fairly ordinary guy who tries to do the decent thing by his family and an old friend and ends. Complex, but not long, it is the story of a middleaged parsi man in 70s bombay, gustad noble, as he navigates his way through a maelstrom of family, friendship, urban and national tragedies on a journey towards inner peace. I usually enjoy novels set in india and this was no exception. Such a long journey vintage international series by rohinton mistry. Oct 19, 2010 the prizewinning author rohinton mistry was today at the centre of a row in india after his novel such a long journey was cut from a university reading list after complaints from an extremist group.
Naipaul, rohinton mistry illuminates india particularly 1970s india under indira ghandi in finely wrought novels such as a fine balance and such a long journey. Such a long journey rohinton mistry, author alfred a. Such a long journey is a 1991 novel by rohinton mistry. Such a long journey is one of the most acclaimed first novels in the english language. Rohinton mistry s tale of three generations of a parsi bombay family, in family matters, is full of misery, steeped in english literature and has a highly puzzling ending. The prizewinning author rohinton mistry was today at the centre of a row in india after his novel such a long journey was cut from a university reading. A hardworking bank clerk, gustad noble is a devoted family man who. Oct 19, 2006 such a long journey proved to be far from a disappointment. Rohinton mistrys such a long journey is one of those remarkable confluences of astonishingly beautiful writing, tightly crafted plot, and fullydeveloped characterization. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 424 pages and is available in paperback format. His first novel, such a long journey, won the governor generals award, the commonwealth writers prize for best book, and the smithbooks books in canada first novel award. Natalie and shawn discuss rohinton mistrys such a long. Set at the time of indias war with pakistan over bangladesh, it convincingly dramatizes how an honest but naive man can be compromised by events he doesnt understand. Such a long journey is set in what was then bombay against the backdrop of war in the indian subcontinent and the birth of bangladesh, telling the story of the peculiar way in which the conflict impinges on the lives.
Rohinton mistry books list of books by author rohinton. In 2010 the book made headlines when it was withdrawn from the university of mumbais english syllabus after complaints from the family of the shiv sena politician bal thackeray. Natalie and shawn discuss rohinton mistrys such a long journey no spoilers part 1 of 3 natalie of my reading days. Rohinton mistry was born in 1952 and grew up in bombay, india, where he also attended university. A hardworking bank clerk, gustad noble is a devoted family man who gradually sees his modest life unravelling. A first novel from mistry the notable story collection swimming lessons, 1989. Complex, but not long, it is the story of a middleaged parsi man in 70s bombay, gustad noble, as he navigates his way through a maelstrom of. A superbly evocative fact fiction effort by rohinton mistry.
Rohinton mistry is the author of three novels that were all shortlisted for the booker prize, and a collection of short stories, tales from firozsha baag. Postcolonial literature emphasizes the view from below or the. Feb 03, 2003 such a long journey proved to be far from a disappointment. A hardworking bank clerk, gustad noble is a devoted family man who gradually sees his. His first novel, such a long journey, won the governor generals award, the commonwealth writers prize for best book, and the smithbooksbooks in canada first novel award.
Mistry takes us into the heart of mumbai with its noise and poverty and into the heart of one corner of the city, the apartments of khodadad where nobel and his family lives. Such a long journey is set in what was then bombay against the backdrop of war in the indian subcontinent and the birth of bangladesh, telling the story of the peculiar way in which the conflict impinges on the lives of gustad noble, an ordinary man, and his family. His first novel, such a long journey, won the governor generals award, the commonwealth writers. He is the author of three novels and one collection of short stories. Mumbai university drops rohinton mistry novel after. Rohinton mistrys tales from firozsha baag 1987, such a long journey 1991, a fine balance 1995, and family matters 2001 are set mostly in bombay now mumbai among the parsi community, while anita rau badamis novels tamarind mem 1996 and the heros walk 2000 portray. Rohinton mistrys novel, such a long journey, is an engrossing and provocative tale. Such a long journey proved to be far from a disappointment. Such a long journey by rohinton mistry books library.
The main character gustad noble is aptly named, for here is a man of true nobilitynot by birth, but by his being, his determination, and his goodness. Such a long journey is a brilliant first novel by one of the most remarkable writers to have emerged. Jan 27, 2015 such a long journey is the first novel from canadabased indian writer rohinton mistry. A superbly evocative factfiction effort by rohinton mistry. Such a long journey was my first experience of rohinton mistrys work. Publication date 2008 publisher faber and faber ltd collection. Feb 11, 2011 rohinton mistry is the author of a collection of short stories, tale from firozsha baag 1987, and two internationally acclaimed novels. It was shortlisted for the booker prize in 1991 as were his next two novels. Pdf such a long journey book by rohinton mistry free. Such a long journey is one of the remarkable and best works by rohinton mistry which portrays the realistic conditions and political history of the indian society especially the life of the parsi community before and after independence.
The surname is significant for this is a fairly ordinary guy who tries to do the decent thing by his family and an old friend and ends up embroiled in a political scandal. Such a long journey by rohinton mistry such a long journey is set in bombay against the backdrop of war in the indian subcontinent and the birth of bangladesh, telling the story of the peculiar way in which the conflict impinges on the lives of gustad noble, an ordinary man, and his family. Feb, 2020 natalie and shawn discuss rohinton mistrys such a long journey no spoilers part 1 of 3 natalie of my reading days. Rohinton mistry was born in 1952 in bombay, india, to a parsi family. Such a long journey is the first novel from canadabased indian writer rohinton mistry. Supplemental materials are not guaranteed for used textbooks or rentals access codes, dvds, cds, workbooks. Such a long journey by rohinton mistry book resume. The first edition of the novel was published in 1991, and was written by rohinton mistry.
1358 1082 31 1497 518 197 1267 228 1212 1280 283 1506 727 888 1148 56 1496 833 751 1457 175 1072 1061 890 352 1508 907 151 494 971 321 1271 471 1063