Comments on: The White Tiger

By: A. N. Nanda

A. N. Nanda — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:30:23 +0000

Hi,
I too read this book and liked it. It’s a simple plot and full of stereotypes. One good thing about the book is that it is not long-winded, just about the right length for a slow reader like me. I’ve jotted down my impression and posted a small snippet in my blog. You may perhaps like to drop by.

Thanks
Nanda
http://ramblingnanda.blogspot.com

By: Ramya

Ramya — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 21:56:43 +0000

I am reading this book right now and really enjoying it..

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By: Mel Vogel

Mel Vogel — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 16:03:56 +0000

Thanks for your review of The White Tiger.

Having read — and thereafter constantly citing to friends and others portions from Thomas Friedman’s “The World Is Flat” — especially where Friedman describes how technology is remaking today’s India, I found Adiga’s book a stunning contrast and, yes, quite scathing in its description by the anti-hero of contemporary life there.

I enjoyed the book, particularly its structure — a series of seven letters (yes, their tone is quite comical) that the protagonist writes (but perhaps doesn’t send?) to the Chinese premier just prior to the latter’s visit to India.

To me, the letters create a sense of historical perspective — that in the near future, this will no longer be the “white man’s world” but rather the domain of the “brown man.”

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By: Teddyrose

Teddyrose — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 05:50:21 +0000

Really nice review Michelle! This one is on my TBR. I don’t give awards a lot of merit. I like to read and decide for myself.

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By: Andi

Andi — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:30:16 +0000

I don’t have a fruitful relationship with Booker winners all the time either, so I’m glad to see a positive review of this one. I’m very interested in giving it a try.

By: Amy

Amy — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 04:22:41 +0000

Thanks for this review! It might be the first I’ve taken the time to look at but it made me want to read the book.

By: Sandra

Sandra — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 02:35:46 +0000

A very enjoyable post. I would have rated The Sea****,The Bone People****1/2 and The God of Small Things**** so it seems I liked them a little more than you did. The Gathering***1/2 was a bit disappointing for me but I can’t put my finger on the reason. Based on what you’ve said The Secret Scripture sounds like one I would like. Thank you for rating these.

By: Shelley

Shelley — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 22:17:35 +0000

I’m glad you reviewed this book. I had seen that it won but I didn’t know what it was about. It sounds pretty good–I think I’ll try it out.