46 pages 1 hour read

Aravind Adiga

The White Tiger

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008

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Aravind Adiga's The White Tiger is an engaging and darkly humorous critique of India's class struggles. Reviewers praise its sharp social commentary and vivid, candid prose. However, some find the protagonist's moral ambiguities unsettling and the depiction of poverty overly bleak. Overall, it offers a provocative, thought-provoking narrative.

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Who Should Read The White Tiger?

Readers who appreciate incisive social commentary and complex character studies will enjoy The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga. Fans of Slumdog Millionaire and The God of Small Things will find its exploration of poverty and ambition in modern India captivating and thought-provoking.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Indian Literature
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Modern Classic Fiction
Period
Asian Literature
Topics
Poverty
Class
Themes
Society: Globalization
Values/Ideas: Power & Greed
Values/Ideas: Loyalty & Betrayal