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Swimming Lessons and Other Stories from Firozsha Baag

Rohinton Mistry
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Swimming Lessons and Other Stories from Firozsha Baag

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1996

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Rohinton Mistry

Swimming Lessons and Other Stories from Firozsha Baag

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1996
Book Details
Pages

250

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Setting

Mumbai, India • 1970s-1980s

Publication Year

1996

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Swimming Lessons and Other Stories from Firozsha Baag by Rohinton Mistry is a collection of interconnected short stories centered around residents of a Mumbai apartment complex. The narratives explore their diverse lives, focusing on their personal struggles, cultural traditions, and interpersonal relationships. Stories such as "Auspicious Occasion" and "The Ghost of Firozsha Baag" reveal unique aspects of their experiences and aspirations.

Contemplative

Melancholic

Nostalgic

Humorous

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.0

4,486 ratings

71%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Rohinton Mistry's Swimming Lessons and Other Stories from Firozsha Baag is praised for its vivid portrayal of Parsi life in Mumbai, rich character development, and evocative storytelling. Critics commend Mistry's ability to authentically capture cultural nuances. However, some note a lack of cohesive plot across stories. Overall, it's celebrated for its emotional depth and detail.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Swimming Lessons and Other Stories from Firozsha Baag?

Readers who enjoy Swimming Lessons and Other Stories from Firozsha Baag by Rohinton Mistry appreciate poignant, character-driven narratives set in India. Fans of Jhumpa Lahiri’s Interpreter of Maladies or Arundhati Roy’s The God of Small Things will find similar themes of cultural identity, family, and everyday life.

4.0

4,486 ratings

71%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

250

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Setting

Mumbai, India • 1970s-1980s

Publication Year

1996

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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