{"product_id":"a-fine-family-gurcharan-das","title":"A Fine Family  -  Gurcharan Das","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"167\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"167\"\u003eA Fine Family\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n \r\n\u003ch6 data-section-id=\"9ih6oe\" data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"182\"\u003e🔹 Author: \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eGurcharan Das\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n\u003ch6 data-section-id=\"rdn9zp\" data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"240\"\u003e🔹 Publisher: \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePenguin Books\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n\u003ch6 data-section-id=\"t70n0m\" data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"303\"\u003e🔹 Edition \u0026amp; Year: First Edition, 1990\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n\u003ch6 data-section-id=\"zb4la2\" data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"341\"\u003e🔹 Binding: Paperback\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n\u003ch6 data-section-id=\"e01pyz\" data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"367\"\u003e🔹 Pages: 347\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n\u003ch6 data-section-id=\"1xacf3y\" data-start=\"375\" data-end=\"386\"\u003e🔹 Size: 5.5 in × 8.5 in\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n \r\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-69d40825-7318-8320-bb7e-1b7ecbf8c98d-5\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69d40825-7318-8320-bb7e-1b7ecbf8c98d-5\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-192\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"78450896-f5db-423b-8d57-1b5eb9cac066\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003eA Fine Family\u003c\/em\u003e by Gurcharan Das is a rich and engaging novel that captures the complexities of family life, social expectations, and cultural transformation in modern India. This 1990 first edition paperback by Penguin Books (347 pages, 5.5 × 8.5 inches) combines literary appeal with collectible value.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003eThe novel follows the life of an Indian middle-class family, exploring their aspirations, relationships, and challenges within a rapidly changing society. Through its characters, the book presents a nuanced picture of generational differences, shifting values, and the tension between tradition and modernity.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1910\"\u003eOne of the defining strengths of the work is its realism. Gurcharan Das portrays everyday life with clarity and insight, bringing authenticity to the characters and their experiences. The narrative reflects the social and economic changes taking place in India during the late 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"2097\"\u003eThe book explores themes such as family dynamics, ambition, identity, and societal expectations. It offers both humor and poignancy, making it an engaging and emotionally resonant read.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2314\"\u003eDas’s writing style is accessible and narrative-driven, with a keen eye for detail and human behavior. His storytelling allows readers to connect with the characters while also reflecting on broader cultural issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2534\"\u003eThe Penguin Books publication ensures quality and wide recognition, while the paperback format makes the book convenient for reading. As a first edition, it holds added value for collectors of modern Indian literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2536\" data-end=\"2681\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2536\" data-end=\"2551\"\u003eA Fine Family\u003c\/em\u003e is more than a novel—it is a portrait of a society in transition, offering insight into the lives and values of a changing India.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"17fvu7l\" data-start=\"2688\" data-end=\"2706\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"2708\" data-end=\"3231\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1b2dnds\" data-start=\"2708\" data-end=\"2735\"\u003e✦ Author: Gurcharan Das\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"ac3f4c\" data-start=\"2736\" data-end=\"2788\"\u003e✦ Publisher: Penguin Books, First Edition (1990)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"mejlw6\" data-start=\"2789\" data-end=\"2823\"\u003e✦ Format: Paperback, 347 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"evfti2\" data-start=\"2824\" data-end=\"2870\"\u003e✦ Size: 5.5 × 8.5 inches – standard format\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"7hqa0n\" data-start=\"2871\" data-end=\"2912\"\u003e✦ Genre: Contemporary Fiction \/ Novel\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"7mwzti\" data-start=\"2913\" data-end=\"2940\"\u003e✦ Setting: Modern India\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"t8l3sn\" data-start=\"2941\" data-end=\"2993\"\u003e✦ Themes: Family, tradition, modernity, identity\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"17n85i5\" data-start=\"2994\" data-end=\"3050\"\u003e✦ Writing Style: Realistic, engaging, and insightful\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"7tw3xj\" data-start=\"3051\" data-end=\"3116\"\u003e✦ Cultural Importance: Reflection of Indian middle-class life\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lb9y2o\" data-start=\"3117\" data-end=\"3173\"\u003e✦ Ideal For: Literature lovers, students, collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"z5ai5v\" data-start=\"3174\" data-end=\"3231\"\u003e✦ ⭐ Collector Value: First edition literary paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"8h7yoo\" data-start=\"3238\" data-end=\"3262\"\u003e🔹 Collector’s Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"3264\" data-end=\"3610\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis 1990 first edition paperback of \u003cem data-start=\"3301\" data-end=\"3316\"\u003eA Fine Family\u003c\/em\u003e by Gurcharan Das is a valuable collectible for readers of Indian fiction. Its insightful portrayal of social change, combined with its first edition status and Penguin publication, makes it an excellent addition to collections focused on contemporary literature and Indian cultural narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"pointer-events-none -mt-px h-px translate-y-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom)-14*var(--spacing))]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67621325832435,"sku":"CBOO251","price":399.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0858\/2922\/2643\/files\/64d05045-IMG_7237-scaled.jpg?v=1790941758","url":"https:\/\/collegestreetbook.in\/products\/a-fine-family-gurcharan-das","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}