'The White Tiger' by Aravind Adiga

Set in India, The White Tiger is a dark comical fiction work of literary par excellence. Adiga creates the character 'Balram Halwai' and sets off on a frenzied, passionate and detailed journey of modern India.

Corrupt politicians, impoverished citizens and the affluent are all targeted in Adiga's portrayal of the realities of day-to-day India.

It is a story within a story, about a chauffeur turned entrepreneur and his courageous, yet cunning plan, to leave the 'chicken coop'.