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Category
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Fiction
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Author
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Aravind Adiga
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Cover
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Paperback
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ISBN
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9788172238476
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Dimensions
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20*13 cm
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Weight
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240g
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Language
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English
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Pages
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321
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Publisher
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Harper Collins
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Country of origin
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India
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Description
The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga is a gripping novel that tells the story of Balram Halwai, a poor man from rural India who rises to power through crime and cunning. The book is presented as a series of letters written by Balram to the Chinese Premier, recounting his transformation from a humble driver for a wealthy family to a ruthless entrepreneur. It explores themes of social inequality, corruption, and the class divide in modern India, offering a dark, satirical look at the struggle for freedom and identity. The novel won the 2008 Man Booker Prize.
About the Author
Aravind Adiga is an Indian author and journalist, best known for his debut novel The White Tiger, which won the 2008 Man Booker Prize. Born in 1974 in Chennai, India, Adiga grew up in a middle-class family before studying at Columbia University in the United States. He has worked as a correspondent for Time magazine. Adiga's writing often explores themes of social injustice, corruption, and the disparity between India’s rich and poor. In addition to The White Tiger, he has authored novels like Last Man in Tower and Selection Day, which continue to delve into the complexities of modern Indian society.