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Literary Fiction· India

The White Tiger

by Aravind Adiga
Aggregate Editorial Score100/100
★Nobel Prize in Literature★Booker Prize
Published 2008304 pagesEnglish

About This Book

The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga is a landmark work of literary fiction, first published in 2008. Balram Halwai, a driver from the poorest part of India, murders his master and escapes to Bangalore, where he becomes a successful entrepreneur. Adiga's Booker Prize-winning novel is a darkly comic, scathing critique of India's social and economic inequality told in the form of letters to the Chinese Premier. Themes of class, corruption, India run through the work. The book has received recognition from Nobel Prize in Literature 2008 and Booker Prize 2008.

Awards & Recognition

Nobel Prize in Literature
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Booker Prize
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About the Author
Aravind Adiga
India
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Designed to Feel
Bestseller by Peter Burchardt
Designed to Feel
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The White Tiger about?

Balram Halwai, a driver from the poorest part of India, murders his master and escapes to Bangalore, where he becomes a successful entrepreneur. Adiga's Booker Prize-winning novel is a darkly comic, scathing critique of India's social and economic inequality told in the form of letters to the Chinese Premier.

Who wrote The White Tiger?

The White Tiger was written by Aravind Adiga, from India. First published in 2008.

What awards has The White Tiger won?

The White Tiger has received the following awards and honours: Nobel Prize in Literature 2008; Booker Prize 2008.

Is The White Tiger worth reading?

The White Tiger is one of the most critically acclaimed books ever written, with an aggregate editorial score of 100/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 2 editorial sources. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in class, corruption, India.