Shantaram

Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts

My review

rating: 4 of 5 stars
A long but fascinating portrait of an escaped convict as he builds a new life in a new place. This beautifully written novel contains just enough autobiographical detail to sound chillingly real as it poignantly describes the terror and torture the protagonist suffers while incarcerated. Shantaram paints a believable picture of a man plagued by his past and the self-doubt it engenders as he struggles to do good in the world and to rebuild some sense of self and self-worth. Well worth the time it took to read it!


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