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Product Reviews:
The White Tiger: A Novel (Man Booker Prize) |
Rating: 4 (out of 5)
Summary: 90% great, 10% bad
Comments: This book is hilarious. It is witty, with the narrator using contemporay language to make fun of rich people, politics, urban life and even Muslims (who I hope will take no offense). The book is a quick read because it is easier to understand than other Booker award-winning books. The book has no plot as such, with no twists in the story that will surprise you. The only unsatisfying element of the book is the murder of Mr Ashok (do not worry, this is not a spoiler as the author reveals it right at the start of the book) because he is such a likeable character who is polite, and treats the narrator so well inspite of him being the servant. |
Rating: 4 (out of 5)
Summary: White Tiger: Review
Comments: The novel was well done, which is why it won a prize. The notion of enterprenuership in a country as disorganized as India is intriguing, and the lengths to which the narrator has to go to be successful are extreme. The characters are flat, however the message Adiga wants to convey is the rage of the common man in India. well done. |
Rating: 4 (out of 5)
Summary: white tiger: audiobook
Comments: This book is read by an Indian gentleman which gives true flavor to the narrative. Since we often speak with natives of Bangalore when getting tech support, it's interesting to gat a taste of life for what the people wo live there c=actually go through. |
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: loved it!!
Comments: Loved loved loved this book. To deal with the obvious comparisons, I was a bit lukewarm however contemplative about The Life of Pi.
The book's conceit is wonderful. Up front, you know that the narrator Balram has done something bad to get to his current position of relative wealth and prosperity. Balram is sharing what he knows about being an Indian entrepeneur with the Premier of China in an open letter. The whole story (where he sometimes rambles off) is a series of entries in this letter.
We see the drastic differences between the social classes in supposedly modern India, question the difference between a kind master and a master nonetheless, and think about the value of freedom and the grand illusion of society.
The book is tragic, however it's hard not to like Balram. It's funny, at times gross, and often tragic, however rarely actually sad. Balram knows exactly who he is and how he got there, which makes for a great story. It's the kind of book I do think I could read again and still enjoy, which is a rare thing. I highly endorse it!! |
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: how to be free? encourage creativity and a sense for beauty!!
Comments: beautiful insight into the struggle of thecommon people. the story pulls yuo right in. uplifting main character. |
