The White Tiger
A Novel
Aravind Adiga
Explore the poverty and corruption of modern India's caste society in this stunning literary debut that critics have compared to Richard Wright's Native Son. Follow Balram Halwai, a poor Indian villager whose great ambition leads him to the zenith of Indian business culture, the world of the Bangalore entrepreneur. Through his experiences as a driver and servant to a wealthy Indian family, Balram writes a letter to the president of China, showcasing the contradictions and complications of Indian society. Don't miss this darkly comic tale of ambition and corruption.
Publish Date
2008-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
2008-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
3.76
ISBN
9781416562603
Categories
Recommendations
4
Recommendations
2019-09-23T13:40:53.000Z
It’s an amazing book, White Tiger. Arvind Adiga at this best ! Read many scripts, none had the sheer power of the book .. great to know that there is one that measures up to the book , good luck! @priyankachopra – source2021-01-24T04:32:57.000Z
@SkyinMA @ava @netflix I read that book on a bus going across southern India. It’s one of the best novels ever. I didn’t know Ava adapted it but I’m excited. – source2021-01-22T15:28:06.000Z
NYT co-Chief Film Critic @aoscott’s review of #TheWhiteTiger on @Netflix. Anyone here seen it yet? Loved the book. – source2021-01-24T12:36:24.000Z
Just watched The White Tiger on #Netflix. Had read the book of #Aravind #Adiga it is based on back in 2008 when it came out. Wonderful book, and wonderful movie. “You have spent years looking for the key, but the door was always open”. Strongly recommended. – source