The White Tiger

A Novel

Hardcover, 304 pages

English language

Published April 22, 2008 by Free Press.

ISBN:
978-1-4165-6259-7
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3 stars (1 review)

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3 stars

This is definitely a well-written book that always keeps the reader's interest. But is it a great book that deserves all the accolades it has gotten? I am not so sure. I felt that the plight of the Indian poor in the 'darkness' is wonderfully captured in the book and the author's clean, clear style makes us think from the perspective of the central character, Balram. The author also manages to capture some genuinely wonderful and funny moments. I am also thankful that the author stays away from sentimentality. [spoiler ahead] But the book becomes a little shaky when the author attempts to capture how Balram, after feeling trapped, decides to break free of his shackles by murdering his boss. How did he go from feeling the need to escape to murdering his boss for stealing the money? The abruptness felt while reading this novel about Balram's decision to kill …

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  • Literary
  • Fiction / Literary
  • Indian Novel And Short Story In English
  • Fiction
  • Fiction - General
  • Ambition
  • Bangalore
  • Chauffeurs
  • India
  • Poor

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