The story is told over seven nights while Balram is writing to the Premier of China. Balram hears that the Premier is coming to learn about India's entrepreneurs. Balram is a great entrepreneur and wants to share his story with the Premier. The story jumps around from Balram's childhood to today. It's a dramatic story full of suspense. The story was very unique to me and I found it gripping. Balram's story is full of angry and frustration. Born poor, Balram decides to try to find a way out of the poverty in India. It's a struggle and not easy. The caste system in India is rigid. Balram has to make choices about what he feels is right or wrong. Balram was a unique and fascinating character I won't soon forget.
I recommend The White Tiger. It was definately outside of my comfort zone but a fantastic story about a life so different than mine. Others who shared their thoughts on The White Tiger: The Bookbag, Reflecting By The Shore, and Reading On A Rainy Day.
Another book I should read, and I am sure my library has it
ReplyDeleteI've had this on my list for ages! I definitely need to try it soon!
ReplyDeleteI read this several years ago Linda and really liked it. Have a nice weekend.
ReplyDelete