I've been engrossed by a book named Shantaram by Greg David Roberts. Pick up the book at your local book store, its huge....something like 1000 pages. But don't be put off by the size.
To be honest, I was put off by the size, so I did the next best thing....I grabbed the audiobook. The audiobook is also ridiculously huge, 35 cds...but fits nicely onto my ipod.
Once you overcome the shear size of the book, you can finally start reading (listening).
The book is a dramatized account of the author's life. Lindsey (the main character) is a fugitive who escaped from a maximum security Australian prison. His story winds him to Bombay, where he works as a (among other things) village doctor, drug dealer, and thief.
I'm about halfway into the book, and I don't want to give away too much.....so some very general pros and cons.
the pros:
- great description of India. The author has clearly spent a lot of time in India, and speaks with passion about his time. Whether he's in a 4-star hotel, or in the middle of a slum, he loves Bombay.
- engaging story. even though parts of the book are kinda dry and "boring", the author has a way with words....and manages to keep the reader engaged.
- the actor. as I mentioned above....I'm listening to the audiobook, and the producer found an Australian actor to read the book, and so it adds a bit more authenticity to the story.
Cons:
- looooong....the book is very long, and there are some dry spots in between the action
So....once you get over the length of hte book...pick it up, read it, and love it.
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