Shantaram

Author: Gregory David Roberts

Editorial review of the book

Shantaram is an epic novel based on the real life of the author—a former Australian convict who finds refuge in India after escaping from prison. It is a story of crime, loss, redemption, love, and the search for meaning – written with brutal honesty, poetic language, and a deep understanding of human nature.

The main character, Lin, escapes from prison and ends up in a Mumbai slum, where he opens a makeshift clinic, collaborates with local gangs, experiences love, betrayal, war, and inner transformation. At the same time, he must decide again and again who he wants to become – a criminal, a saint, or something in between.

With his exceptional narrative talent, Gregory David Roberts creates a vivid, chaotic, and wonderful picture of Mumbai, its people, and its contradictions. Shantaram is not just an adventure story—it is also a philosophical novel, full of reflections on freedom, duty, friendship, and love.

It is a book that sucks you in and won't let you go – massive in scope, yet so rich that it reads easily. For many readers, Shantaram is an unforgettable journey – both through India and the depths of the human soul.

Incoming search terms for this book

fastbooks,

Visitors who bought this book bought also these books:

Angela's Ashes Price: 6.98 EUR

Waking the Lion: A Study Guide To: The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin Price: 10.43 EUR

Shadow of the Silk Road Price: 13.53 EUR

Silk Road Price: 20.83 EUR

With this book we also recommend the following books:

Sister Price: 10.41 EUR

Shantaram Price: 23.10 EUR

One Day Price: 10.57 EUR

The Mountain Shadow Price: 23.33 EUR

Books from category Contemporary Fiction

More than books