The White Tiger
Published
2008
Pages
304
Language
English
ISBN
9781416562603
About this book
A darkly comic novel about a rickshaw driver who rises from servant to entrepreneur in modern India.
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The White Tiger is a searing, darkly humorous look at ambition and inequality in modern India, perfect for readers who enjoy sharp social commentary and a compelling, morally ambiguous protagonist. It's a must-read for fiction lovers seeking a thought-provoking and entertaining narrative, but those looking for light, uplifting stories might want to look elsewhere.
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The White Tiger follows Balram Halwai, a 'half-baked' villager who escapes his impoverished roots to become a driver for a wealthy family in Delhi. Through a series of darkly comic and morally ambiguous choices, Balram navigates India's stark class divide, ultimately transforming himself from a subservient employee into a successful, albeit ruthless, entrepreneur. Adiga's novel offers a biting satire of globalization, corruption, and the lengths one might go to achieve freedom in a deeply stratified society.
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