The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga
"The White Tiger" is a darkly humorous novel set in modern-day India that explores the country's class struggle through the eyes of an ambitious and cunning protagonist. Born in a poor village, he moves to Delhi to work as a chauffeur for a rich family. He eventually breaks free from his life of servitude by committing an act of shocking violence, and uses his newfound freedom to become a successful entrepreneur in Bangalore. The story, told through a series of letters written to the Chinese Premier, is a scathing critique of India's social and economic disparities, and the corruption that permeates all levels of society.
The 2231st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2008
- Nationality
- Indian
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 276-321
- Words
- 94,000
- Original Language
- English
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- 7th on A Premature Attempt at the 21st Century Canon (Vulture)
- 80th on The 100 Best Books of the Decade(2000) (Times)
- 845th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- Man Booker Prize (Man Booker Prize)
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