
Titles in This Set
Amnesty
The White Tiger
Between the Assassinations
Last Man in Tower
Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9789124097905
Publisher: Picador, Atlantic Books
Overview
Discover four novels and stories by Aravind Adiga in this paperback 4-book collection. Spanning Amnesty, The White Tiger, Between the Assassinations, and Last Man in Tower, this set brings together the Man Booker Prize-winning voice behind The White Tiger with three more narratives probing class, ambition, and moral choice in modern India. Adiga's sharp, lucid prose blends wit with social critique, making complex topics feel accessible and urgent. This set offers an affordable way to own four essential works of contemporary Indian fiction together.
About the Books
Across these four books, Aravind Adiga examines inequality, ambition, and moral cost in a changing India and its diaspora. The White Tiger, winner of the 2008 Man Booker Prize, follows Balram Halwai, a village driver whose dark wit carries him from servitude toward entrepreneurship, exposing corruption beneath India's economic rise. Between the Assassinations gathers linked short stories set in the fictional coastal town of Kittur, offering intimate portraits of ordinary people facing ethical dilemmas. Last Man in Tower turns to booming Mumbai real estate, pitting a retired schoolteacher against a developer determined to buy out an apartment block. Amnesty follows an undocumented immigrant in Australia forced to choose between silence and justice after learning of a client's murder. Together, these books showcase Adiga's range, from piercing satire to intimate character study, while staying rooted in his signature themes of class and resilience. Readers who enjoyed The White Tiger will find a fuller picture of Adiga's literary voice: unflinching, funny, and humane, and a strong addition to any literary fiction collection. Each title stands alone, yet together they trace Adiga's growth as a chronicler of modern India, from a debut that redefined literary satire to his most recent exploration of migration and conscience.
Key Benefits
Book-by-Book Guide
Amnesty — Danny, an undocumented immigrant in Australia, must decide whether to come forward after learning his client was murdered.
The White Tiger — Booker Prize-winning novel narrated by Balram Halwai, a driver whose wit carries him from servitude to entrepreneurship.
Between the Assassinations — Linked short stories set in the fictional coastal town of Kittur, exploring lives under pressure.
Last Man in Tower — A retired schoolteacher stands alone against a developer buying out his Mumbai apartment block.
About the Author
Aravind Adiga is an Indian writer born in 1974 in Madras (now Chennai), who grew up in Mangalore in southern India. He was educated at Columbia University in New York and Magdalen College, Oxford, and later worked as a financial journalist and TIME magazine correspondent. His debut novel, The White Tiger, won the Man Booker Prize for Fiction in 2008. His later books, including Between the Assassinations, Last Man in Tower, Selection Day, and Amnesty, have cemented his reputation for sharp social satire.
Why You'll Love This Set
This set is a rewarding gift for fans of literary fiction, book clubs, or anyone curious about modern India, from a Man Booker Prize-winning author. Perfect for a birthday gift, holiday season present, or building out a home library, these four paperbacks deliver sharp wit, social insight, and unforgettable characters in one convenient collection.
Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.
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