The more there are of us, the more likely the only way up is over the body of someone else


The White Tiger (Aravind Adiga)

A fascinating insight into the desperate survival choices that impoverished Indians make behind the affluence of India's rising stars.
We must of course remind ourselves that "The plural of anecdote is not data." (Roger Brinner) and explicitly imaginary anecdotes at that.
Nevertheless, we find it hard to resist the power of the story to stand as an explanation for what we then subsequently read in the news.
Novels are indeed one of the powerful shaping forces behind our world view and philosophy.
A passionate and exciting read.

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