Shantaram
Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts is a novel published by Abacus in 2003, featuring 944 pages in English. This edition presents a narrative based on the author’s extraordinary true experiences over eight years in the Bombay underworld, where he navigated a life filled with adventure and moral complexity. The story follows Roberts, an escaped Australian convict, as he immerses himself in the vibrant and often perilous world of India, establishing a free health clinic while also engaging with the local mafia.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of experiences as the protagonist learns new languages, falls in love, and faces the harsh realities of life in a Bombay slum. The narrative intertwines elements of modern fiction with themes of survival and redemption, showcasing a journey that includes acting in Bollywood and involvement in conflicts abroad. This edition invites readers to explore the multifaceted life of a fugitive, offering insights into both the challenges and the beauty of human resilience.
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A novel of high adventure, great storytelling and moral purpose, based on an extraordinary true story of eight years in the Bombay underworld.
‘In the early 80s, Gregory David Roberts, an armed robber and heroin addict, escaped from an Australian prison to India, where he lived in a Bombay slum. There, he established a free health clinic and also joined the mafia, working as a money launderer, forger and street soldier. He found time to learn Hindi and Marathi, fall in love, and spend time being worked over in an Indian jail. Then, in case anyone thought he was slacking, he acted in Bollywood and fought with the Mujahedeen in Afghanistan . . . Amazingly, Roberts wrote Shantaram three times after prison guards trashed the first two versions. It’s a profound tribute to his willpower . . . At once a high-kicking, eye-gouging adventure, a love saga and a savage yet tenderly lyrical fugitive vision.’ Time Out
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