Most postcolonial literature dealing with immigration leans toward the tragic. Mistry, however, uses toilet humor as a Trojan horse for deep existential pain. This is why the demand for a is so high among literature students.

The novel also explores the theme of displacement and disorientation. The Parsi community, as a diasporic group, is caught between their ancestral homeland (Iran) and their adopted country (India). Mistry highlights the tensions between tradition and modernity, as the Parsis struggle to maintain their cultural practices in a rapidly changing world.

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The title of the novel, , refers to the family's makeshift home, which they occupy without official sanction. This liminal status reflects the Parsi community's ambiguous position in Indian society, caught between their ancestral traditions and the demands of modernity. Through the protagonist's eyes, Mistry masterfully captures the intricacies of Parsi culture, exploring the tensions between tradition and assimilation.

: Sarosh's identity is tied to his physical habits. When he cannot change those habits, he feels alienated from the Canadian "mosaic."