“The White Tiger” by Aravind Adiga

“The White Tiger” by Aravind Adiga

“The White Tiger” by Aravind Adiga is a darkly humorous novel that provides a unique perspective on India’s class struggles and corruption. The book is told from the perspective of Balram Halwai, a poor Indian driver who rises to become a successful entrepreneur, and provides a satirical take on India’s caste system, poverty, and political corruption. Balram recounts his journey from his humble beginnings as a village boy to his eventual escape from servitude and rise to power, exposing the corruption and injustice that pervades Indian society.