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The White Tiger: A Novel
by Aravind Adiga
An unintended review (10/2/2018)
First, the book is generally well written and informative. I read it at one sitting and do not begrudge the time required.
Second, the major idea I drew from the book was Adiga’s metaphorical usage of the “rooster coop” to explain most of India’s socio-economic problems. Entending the metaphor I reviewed my own experiences and came to an unpleasant conclusion. The “rooster coop” phenomenon has in various guises, in differing circumstances, but fortunately with much less deadly consequences, made its own appearances within my own life, within my own family. My thanks to the author for the unintended reflection to which he has led me.
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