Book Review: The White Tiger By Aravind Adiga

White Tiger is another attempt by an Indian author to sell to the western world the tragedies of India. The narrative of the story is the highlight of this book which promises much but falls flat towards the end.
The story highlights the rural life of India and a life of a villager in a city. The sarcasm with which the author puts forward his views is commendable. The names such as the 'Darkness' , the 'Great Socialist' etc are well thought off and contributes much to the narrative of the story.
The story keeps you engrossed on most occasions but once you finish the book, you feel a little cheated because whatever has been mentioned in the book is what you see in everyday life. It might be of much interest to foreigners to read about the harsh realities of India, but like the Slumdog Millionaire, the author doesnot rise above the call centres, corruption and crime to describe our country.
All in all the author does succeed in weaving together an interesting story, but I dont quite support his style of writing, where one is guaranteed success in the western countries by exposing the underbelly of India.
Verdict: Recommended but not appreciated.