Shantaram – Best book I’ve ever read
Normally I wouldn’t write about any old book I’ve read, but this is a special occasion. I had heard alot of things about Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts, and finally got around to reading it. Well today I finished the book, and I can honestly say its the best book I’ve ever read.
It is a novel written in first person. He was a prisoner in a max-security prison in Australia, and managed to escape and get to India where he lived for 10 years in Bombay. While there he did some crazy and amazing stuff. I believe most of the experiences he describes are true although he has invented the characters and dialogs.
The book has made me want to go back to India. I went there in 2006 for 1 week for work.
I recommend this book to anyone and everyone.
His website is: http://www.shantaram.com/ and you can read more about him at wikipedia.
Charlie
Hey Charles, I’m about two thirds the way through Shantaram and agree, its a beauty. How that guy survived the Indian jail I’ll never know. Looking forward to finishing it.
May 13th, 2008 at 4:10 am