Rohinton Mistry's first novel, which brought him international success. 1971. India is waging armed resistance against Pakistan, which does not recognize the independence of the Bengali people. Newspapers and television impose political slogans, dividing people. But the least of all of them is believed by the hardworking bank employee and devoted family man Gustad Noble, whose usual way of life is inexorably crumbling. His son rebels against his father’s values, a friend finds himself drawn into a web of deception, his little daughter becomes seriously ill... The author will repeatedly put the hero before difficult life choices. , raising the most important issues for humanity - issues of family and friendship, morality and humanity.