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The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga

3 reviews

ellen_nicholson's review against another edition

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dark funny reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

An informative and at times satirical commentary on India through an epistolary style message from Balram (an entrepreneur), to the Premier of China. The White Tiger critiques the socio-political climate of India, exploring themes of corruption, duty and the caste/class system through the story of Balram, a poor man who takes a position as a driver/servant for a landlords son. While I feel that we never really connect with Balram as a character, his story works to blur the lines between what is moral or immoral, which left me questioning my initial judgements as he explained his journey. I read this book for school and found the use of symbols really added depth to the book, ie the lizard, chandeliers and the black fort. Even though it was for English, I think it is worth a read.

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annalores's review against another edition

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dark emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Wat een bijzondere leeservaring...
De schrijfstijl is ambitieus en ongelooflijk goed uitgevoerd. Hier en daar laat de verteller stukjes van de ontknoping vallen, waardoor je meteen wil weten hoe het allemaal gebeurd en waarom. Alles klopt ook, alle symbolieken keren terug en niets staat er zomaar. Over dit boek is nagedacht. 
Het hoofdpersonage is een verschrikkelijk persoon en je wordt constant ongemakkelijk van zijn uitspraken en gedachten, maar toch is de humor niet ver zoek. Al zijn acties kan je begrijpen.
Voor een vlotte feel good read zou ik toch naar iets anders grijpen...
Voor ondernemerstips trouwens ook...

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innerweststreetlibrarian's review against another edition

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adventurous dark reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Well written, darkly funny, and a little depressing. Power corrupts etc. 

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