The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga
Published by Free Press
Publication Date April 22, 2008
Source: Bought
Genres: General Fiction
Goodreads
The white tiger of this novel is Balram Halwai, a poor Indian villager whose great ambition leads him to the zenith of Indian business culture, the world of the Bangalore entrepreneur. On the occasion of the president of China’s impending trip to Bangalore, Balram writes a letter to him describing his transformation and his experience as driver and servant to a wealthy Indian family, which he thinks exemplifies the contradictions and complications of Indian society.
The White Tiger recalls The Death of Vishnu and Bangkok 8 in ambition, scope, and narrative genius, with a mischief and personality all its own. Amoral, irreverent, deeply endearing, and utterly contemporary, this novel is an international publishing sensation—and a startling, provocative debut.
Quick Impressions
The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga is the life story of Balram Halwai living in modern-day India. The author gives the reader an account of Bslram Halwai’s life. Thus showcasing how he became a successful entrepreneur by lying, cheating and even killing his way to the top. Based on this The White Tiger sounds like this would be drama driven book. The novel keeps you reading even though you know from the back cover that Balram eventually kills his employer. Personally, I consider this book to be a dramedy. Even though there is a tragedy around the corner, Aravind Adiga still has you laughing at little witticisms and descriptions of everyday life in India told through the eyes of a working class citizen.
This is actually the very first time I hear about this book, but your review has really intrigued me and peeked my interest in this book. I tell you the truth I haven’t read a book quite like this one yet but it really looks and sounds like a really great book ! Great Review and Thank you for your awesome post.
I went through a small phase where I read several Booker Prize winners and The White Tiger happened to be one of them. It is a very interesting character driven story, and I thought it was uniquely written. I hope you get the chance to read it!
I like the setting and think I would enjoy the look into daily life of the working class. I am curious at what drove him to kill his employer.
It was a very interesting look into daily working class life. In regards to the death of his employer, finding out the answer to that kept me reading, and was a great ride there.
I don’t know why but I’m a sucker for books and movies set in modern-day India. Glad you enjoyed this one 🙂
YOU ARE READING CINDER WHITNEY!!!!!
I LOVE THAT BOOK! love love it! I’ll have the review drafted just need to schedule it. And Scarlet is on my nightstand waiting for me to finish The Stars Never Rise. Maybe we can read the second book together so we can chat about it 🙂
Cinder is awesome! I just finished listening to the audio and it is fabulous. I have Scarlet waiting on my nightstand too and would love to read and discuss it together.
OK! I’m hurrying then! 🙂 I also did audiobook for Cinder. I wonder if I’d like the real book better since the audio book was so good
I’ve read both formats and thought the audio added a lot! Don’t feel like you have to hurry through your current read, take your time and enjoy it, Scarlet will still be there.
It was taking me too long already Im glad to have a motivation to finish it 🙂
I loved this one! It was so well-done that I couldn’t help spouting praises about it. Here’s my review (many many years old!) http://guiltlessreading.blogspot.ca/2013/04/the-white-tiger-by-aravind-adiga.html