The White Tiger by Arvind Adiga is by far the piece of fiction I have read in the recent times. Its a story of how a simple village folk transforms into a ruthless murderer and then to a modern day entrepreneur.
Balram in certain ways serves as metaphor for the Delhiites .
Arvind manages to bring out the true character of Delhi. A city which has the ability to corrupt even the most innocent of people. The way balram murders his master, not because he was mistreated or demeaned in any way, but out of sheer desire to move ahead. Much like many people we all know, at least those of us who in Delhi, people who are ready to do whatever it takes to succeed.
A must read.
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