Shantaram

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Gregory David Roberts

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Shantaram

In 1978 Gregory David Roberts committed a series of robberies while adducted to heroin, and was sentenced to nineteen years in prison. After two years, he escaped from a maximum-security prison in broad daylight, and became Australia s most wanted man. Hiding in Mumbai, he established a medical clinic for slum-dwellers, and worked as a counterfeiter, smuggler and gunrunner for one of the most charismatic branches of the Mumbai mafia. Shantaram based on this ten-year period of Gregory David Roberts life is a superbly written and gripping novel, and an authentic evocation of Mumbai life.

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Book:
Shantaram
Author:Gregory David Roberts
ISBN:0349117543
ISBN-13:9780349117546, 978-0349117546
Binding: Paperback
Publishing Date: -
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Number of Pages: - pages
Language: English

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It made me laugh, it made me cry, and it made me think. Absolutely amazing.

This may sound melodramatic...but honestly if this book didn't change my life, it revolutionized my way of thinking and of viewing the world.
I don't think I'll ever forget some of the philosophies that are stated and I have filled an entire notebook with quotes from this novel.
I know it's a long book and at points it can drag on, but it is worth it. I dog-tagged all the pages in this book with exceptional quotes and passages that made me think and when I gave it to my sister to read she asked me why almost every page was marked.

It made me laugh, it made me cry, and it made me think. Absolutely amazing.

Wow what an adventure!

You could never find a better book to read. It had adventure and human drama galore...it really captures the essence of India-- from a foreigners point of view too which was fun. It's a true story. I watched utub clips of the author that I really enjoyed. He's committed crimes and is the first one to admonish himself for them, but all in all he's a very beautiful and sensitive human being.

One of the Best Books I've Ever Read

This was one of the best books I've ever read -- easily in my Top 10. I love it because it has all the elements of a good novel: a great story, rich details, humor, and believable characters. But mostly it shows the expertise of the author, who himself led a life similar to that of the main protagonist. It takes an interesting life and a remarkable talent to write a book this good.

Wow! Great Book

We well written. Specially when you consider it is based on a true story

Command of Language, But Not Persuasive Enough

The author's command over the language and his writing is nothing short of phenomenal. He doesn't pull any punches describing the abysmal and deplorable conditions in the Indian prison system & his description of their escape from the Australian prison is suspenseful and compelling.

Crisp editing of the voluminous material would have gone a long way making this a more appealing read.

Also, it was very hard to empathize with the numerous characters since none of them lead remotely "normal" lives. I believe that the book does not, in spite of all those pages upon pages of writing, succeed in making the reader get past the initial distaste or prejudices towards characters who resort to questionable livelihoods or lifestyles prone to failure.

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