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Thrilling underworld adventure in the heart of Bombay.

Recommendation: - Shantaram is a captivating novel that takes you on a thrilling journey through the dark underbelly of Bombay. Based on a true story, this book combines high adventure, moral purpose, and great storytelling to create an unforgettable reading experience. With its gritty authenticity and rollercoaster plot, Shantaram is perfect for readers who seek an action-packed tale that delves into the complexities of human nature and the power of redemption.

  • Commonwealth Writers' Prize Nominee for Best First Book (the Pacific Region) (2004)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9780349117546
Publisher: Abacus
Date of Publication: 2005-03-24
Format: Paperback
Related Topics: Crime, Suspense, Thriller, War, Action, Mystery
Goodreads rating: 4.28
(rated by 238634 readers)

Description

An escaped convict with a false passport flees to Bombay, where he dissolves into the city’s hidden world. Lin, the narrator, builds a life running a clinic in a slum while learning the codes of crime, loyalty, and love. Accompanied by his friend Prabaker, he encounters Khader Khan, a mafia figure and mentor, and Karla, a dangerous, captivating woman whose secrets shape his fate. From brutal prison tortures to healing work, from street bazaars to five-star hotels, the novel charts a sweeping journey through love, betrayal, and spiritual searching. Based on the life of the author, Shantaram is the extraordinary debut voice in literature that captures the vast landscape of India and the heart of its people.
 

Thrilling underworld adventure in the heart of Bombay.

Recommendation: - Shantaram is a captivating novel that takes you on a thrilling journey through the dark underbelly of Bombay. Based on a true story, this book combines high adventure, moral purpose, and great storytelling to create an unforgettable reading experience. With its gritty authenticity and rollercoaster plot, Shantaram is perfect for readers who seek an action-packed tale that delves into the complexities of human nature and the power of redemption.

  • Commonwealth Writers' Prize Nominee for Best First Book (the Pacific Region) (2004)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.