Books by Aravind Adiga

Aravind Adiga is an acclaimed Indian author and journalist best known for his debut novel The White Tiger, which won the Man Booker Prize in 2008. Born in Chennai and educated in India and abroad, Adiga brings a global perspective to the realities of contemporary India. His work often examines themes of poverty, class struggle, and the corruption embedded in modern society. Through The White Tiger, Adiga gave voice to the “underdogs” of India, portraying their resilience and survival against systemic inequities. His later works, including Last Man in Tower and Selection Day, continue to explore the intersections of ambition, morality, and social change. Adiga’s sharp, unflinching prose challenges readers to confront uncomfortable truths while staying deeply engaging. Today, he stands as one of the most significant voices in Indian English literature, celebrated for using fiction as a lens to examine society’s pressing issues. Aravind Adiga’s work is both a critique and a celebration of India’s complex social fabric.