The White Tiger: A Novel

A darkly humorous perspective of India’s class stuggle in a globalized world. The White Tiger is Aravind Adiga’s debut novel and winner of the 2008 Man Booker Prize.

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Published Oct 14, 2008

320 pages

Average rating: 7.19

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anne ducastel
Jan 08, 2026
2/10 stars
the literary style was a real let-down for me and I could not even finish the book.
SteveC
May 05, 2025
9/10 stars
Aravind Adiga’s extraordinary and vivid novel explores the corruption and darker side of Indian society, particularly the influence of the Indian caste system. The story doesn’t really begin until about two-thirds of the way through, and the murder seems to lack an obvious motive. Instead, it appears to be an act of calculated cruelty. Despite this, I found myself laughing a lot throughout the novel. Overall, it was a thoroughly enjoyable read.
caki1963
Mar 21, 2022
8/10 stars
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