I just finished reading The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga and immediatly decided it was worthy of adding the the PHBC list of books to read before you die ( http://pleasanthillbookclub.blogspot.com/p/phbc-must-read-list.html).
Below is a description of the book from amazon.com:
-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.-
http://www.amazon.com/The-White-Tiger-A-Novel/dp/1416562605/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1338760418&sr=8-1
I have had this on my "to read" list for a couple years now but have not gotten around to reading it. Now I will move it up on the list, thanks!
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