The White Tiger: A Novel by Aravind AdigaMy review
rating: 2 of 5 stars
Even though the star review above is listed as "it was ok" there were many things that I really liked about this novel. But, what I think soured the experience for me, was the gushing blurbs adorning the cover. Frankly, I didn't think it lived up to their claims. The saving grace was the narrator's voice; sharp, biting, witty, and clever. His observations and leaps of imaginative conclusion were exciting allowing the story to progress unexpectantly. Secondly, the camera-from-the-ground perspective of a developing India. The battles of caste being played out on a daily level. Dwarfed by these great moments I felt the cushion of the novel lacked orientative padding. It was sparse and the leaps of faith, coming down from the narrator, were expected of the reader. Unfortunately, for this reader, the effect highlighted too many missed opportunities.
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