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Shantaram
"It took me a long time and most of the world to learn what I know about love and fate and the choices we make, but the heart of it came to me in an instant, while I was chained to a wall and being tortured." So begins this epic, mesmerizing first novel set in the underworld of contemporary Bombay. Shantaram is narrated by Lin, an escaped convict with a false passport who flees maximum security prison in Australia for the teeming streets of a city where he can disappear. Accompanied by his guide and faithful friend, Prabaker, the two enter Bombay's hidden society of beggars and gangsters, prostitutes and holy men, soldiers and actors, and Indians and exiles from other countries, who seek in this remarkable place what they cannot find elsewhere. As a hunted man without a home, family, or identity, Lin searches for love and meaning while running a clinic in one of the city's poorest slums, and serving his apprenticeship in the dark arts of the Bombay mafia. The search leads him to war, prison torture, murder, and a series of enigmatic and bloody betrayals. The keys to unlock the mysteries and intrigues that bind Lin are held by two people. The first is Khader Khan: mafia godfather, criminal-philosopher-saint, and mentor to Lin in the underworld of the Golden City. The second is Karla: elusive, dangerous, and beautiful, whose passions are driven by secrets that torment her and yet give her a terrible power. Burning slums and five-star hotels, romantic love and prison agonies, criminal wars and Bollywood films, spiritual gurus and mujaheddin guerrillas---this huge novel has the world of human experience in its reach, and a passionate love for India at its heart. Based on the life of the author, it is by any measure the debut of an extraordinary voice in literature.
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About the author
Gregory David Roberts
15 books4,364 followersGregory David Roberts (GDR) is an Australian artist, composer, songwriter, and author of Shantaram, its sequel, The Mountain Shadow, and The Spiritual Path.
Following the breakdown of his marriage and the loss of custody of his daughter, he turned to heroin to numb the pain, and crime to feed his habit. In 1978, Roberts was sentenced to 19 years in prison for armed robbery (with a plastic weapon), he escaped and spent eight years in Bombay as a fugitive. Here he established a free medical clinic for slum-dwellers and worked as a counterfeiter and smuggler for a branch of the South Bombay mafia.
Recaptured and extradited to Australia, he served out his sentence, which included two years in solitary confinement as a punishment for his escape. The time in solitary was to become a turning point in his life. When released, Roberts completed writing Shantaram and it was published in 2003 to critical acclaim. He returned to Mumbai where he set up a personal initiative to assist the city's poor with lifesaving healthcare.
In the years that followed he became an in-demand public speaker and philosopher and received thousands of messages from readers saying the book had been “life changing”. Roberts went ‘off-grid’ in 2014 to look after his sick parents and pursue a spiritual path of devotion.
In 2019, he established a multimedia company, Empathy Arts, and the following year released his debut album Love&Faith, which was recorded at Geejam Studios in Jamaica. The same year saw the release of his first non-fiction book The Spiritual Path.
Roberts’ life affirming messages on social media, of taking personal responsibility, never giving up, living a purposeful life and embracing our common humanity, have resonated with people across the world.
In October 2022, the TV series Shantaram based on the book, aired on AppleTV+. Roberts currently resides in Jamaica, where he continues to write, produce music and create art.
Following the breakdown of his marriage and the loss of custody of his daughter, he turned to heroin to numb the pain, and crime to feed his habit. In 1978, Roberts was sentenced to 19 years in prison for armed robbery (with a plastic weapon), he escaped and spent eight years in Bombay as a fugitive. Here he established a free medical clinic for slum-dwellers and worked as a counterfeiter and smuggler for a branch of the South Bombay mafia.
Recaptured and extradited to Australia, he served out his sentence, which included two years in solitary confinement as a punishment for his escape. The time in solitary was to become a turning point in his life. When released, Roberts completed writing Shantaram and it was published in 2003 to critical acclaim. He returned to Mumbai where he set up a personal initiative to assist the city's poor with lifesaving healthcare.
In the years that followed he became an in-demand public speaker and philosopher and received thousands of messages from readers saying the book had been “life changing”. Roberts went ‘off-grid’ in 2014 to look after his sick parents and pursue a spiritual path of devotion.
In 2019, he established a multimedia company, Empathy Arts, and the following year released his debut album Love&Faith, which was recorded at Geejam Studios in Jamaica. The same year saw the release of his first non-fiction book The Spiritual Path.
Roberts’ life affirming messages on social media, of taking personal responsibility, never giving up, living a purposeful life and embracing our common humanity, have resonated with people across the world.
In October 2022, the TV series Shantaram based on the book, aired on AppleTV+. Roberts currently resides in Jamaica, where he continues to write, produce music and create art.
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October 15, 2021
933 pages! I thought I couldn't do it, but I did. This book was a word of mouth suggestion by someone who couldn't finish it.
A partially fictional autobiography, Shantaram provides a fascinating look into India(mainly Bombay) several decades ago, following the title character aka 'LIN' in his journey as he breaks out of jail in Australia, travels to India, lives in a slum, rises to the top levels of the Mafia, and travels to Afghanistan during the war with Russia.
The author presents himself as a lovable character, liked by almost everyone. His crimes are presented as regrettable but somehow noble. The book goes deep, philosophically and geographically, progressing through the book you see how Lin grows to love Mumbai but also delves deeper into the crime world.
The characters in this book are so well defined, I loved it, be it Kader Bhai or Karla, Prabakar they all stand out. The philosophical talks between Lin and Kader Bhau are my favorite, they offer a lot of wisdom, and had to read twice to understand it. Even Karla's One-liners are terrific.
It has positives and negatives. Positives are: often the story is so gripping you can’t put it down and some of the philosophy has some genuine depth. Negatively is the writer is very self-indulgent and has a hero complex, he does the wrong things for the right reasons which involve killing and forgery so yeah.
If the book was 600 pages instead of 900, and not quite filled up with so much unnecessary description and jargon, it would be an all-rounder book. You do feel yourself skimming certain paragraphs where it is too heavily descriptive and longwinded.
It is a book about regret and loss. Almost all the characters are not from Bombay but have been accepted by the city. They are all refugees.
It is not a perfect book, but some of it stays with you. It is not an easy story, but a memorable one for sure.
If you have time and you like high-paced action drama crime novels with a lot of philosophy, then pick this up.
The first third of this book is the best of anything that I have ever read and I loved it. The second third is great and I liked it. I did not enjoy the final third, so much so that I haven't finished reading it. I would however recommend this book for the first two-thirds.
Happy Reaading!
A partially fictional autobiography, Shantaram provides a fascinating look into India(mainly Bombay) several decades ago, following the title character aka 'LIN' in his journey as he breaks out of jail in Australia, travels to India, lives in a slum, rises to the top levels of the Mafia, and travels to Afghanistan during the war with Russia.
The author presents himself as a lovable character, liked by almost everyone. His crimes are presented as regrettable but somehow noble. The book goes deep, philosophically and geographically, progressing through the book you see how Lin grows to love Mumbai but also delves deeper into the crime world.
The characters in this book are so well defined, I loved it, be it Kader Bhai or Karla, Prabakar they all stand out. The philosophical talks between Lin and Kader Bhau are my favorite, they offer a lot of wisdom, and had to read twice to understand it. Even Karla's One-liners are terrific.
It has positives and negatives. Positives are: often the story is so gripping you can’t put it down and some of the philosophy has some genuine depth. Negatively is the writer is very self-indulgent and has a hero complex, he does the wrong things for the right reasons which involve killing and forgery so yeah.
If the book was 600 pages instead of 900, and not quite filled up with so much unnecessary description and jargon, it would be an all-rounder book. You do feel yourself skimming certain paragraphs where it is too heavily descriptive and longwinded.
It is a book about regret and loss. Almost all the characters are not from Bombay but have been accepted by the city. They are all refugees.
It is not a perfect book, but some of it stays with you. It is not an easy story, but a memorable one for sure.
If you have time and you like high-paced action drama crime novels with a lot of philosophy, then pick this up.
The first third of this book is the best of anything that I have ever read and I loved it. The second third is great and I liked it. I did not enjoy the final third, so much so that I haven't finished reading it. I would however recommend this book for the first two-thirds.
Happy Reaading!
December 6, 2013
I loved this book, yes it was very long, but the action kept me turning pages. Violent and at the same time Heartwarming.
I will read the sequel.
I will read the sequel.
November 16, 2022
If there were more stars that I could give this book I would have! And to think that it was sitting on by bookshelf all these years and it would have continued to be ignored were it not for the tv show promo.
I loved every page of this book..even the ugly parts, even the sad parts, even the parts I thought I would not be able to bear. The first volume speaks tremendously of finding hope anew, of finding humanity in the smallest (and smelliest) of places. There is so much that this book has to offer that I could never do it justice by telling you about it, but by telling you to go and find out for yourself. It is a treaty in philosophy, physics, religion and endurance. It is a masterpiece.
I loved every page of this book..even the ugly parts, even the sad parts, even the parts I thought I would not be able to bear. The first volume speaks tremendously of finding hope anew, of finding humanity in the smallest (and smelliest) of places. There is so much that this book has to offer that I could never do it justice by telling you about it, but by telling you to go and find out for yourself. It is a treaty in philosophy, physics, religion and endurance. It is a masterpiece.
May 20, 2017
1.5 stars, because I didn't like it, but there were a few parts I did like, and I can see why some people might like it.
What I liked about the book was being able to see something from someone else's point of view. The author went into great detail, on everything, describing his thoughts and feelings. I didn't like how he prattled on and on and on, though. There were parts I got bored, and fell asleep, when I was listening to the audio book. Sometimes I would go back, and relisten, other times, I figured I missed nothing important. I don't usually skip stuff when reading/listening to books, but this one, I did.
I liked hearing about another culture, and their ideas on things, and their misinterpretations while interacting with the main character. Some of it is quite humorous. It is a little too crude, violent and vulgar for the most part, though, at least for my tastes. It also has a ton of language in it, if you are sensitive to that.
Even though parts of the book are based on real events, I found most of the "surprises" predictable, and wondered how the main character could be shocked.
The best part of this audio book was the narrator. He did an excellent job with the voices, having to switch back and forth with the accents so many times, with so many characters, it was unbelievable how well he did. I don't think I would have finished this book, if it hadn't been for him. I put the book down several times, but I enjoyed listening to this narrator.
The main reason I started reading this book was for book club, but I think most stopped reading it, and the book club time changed, so I am not sure if it was ever discussed, or what others in my group thought. I didn't care much for it.
What I liked about the book was being able to see something from someone else's point of view. The author went into great detail, on everything, describing his thoughts and feelings. I didn't like how he prattled on and on and on, though. There were parts I got bored, and fell asleep, when I was listening to the audio book. Sometimes I would go back, and relisten, other times, I figured I missed nothing important. I don't usually skip stuff when reading/listening to books, but this one, I did.
I liked hearing about another culture, and their ideas on things, and their misinterpretations while interacting with the main character. Some of it is quite humorous. It is a little too crude, violent and vulgar for the most part, though, at least for my tastes. It also has a ton of language in it, if you are sensitive to that.
Even though parts of the book are based on real events, I found most of the "surprises" predictable, and wondered how the main character could be shocked.
The best part of this audio book was the narrator. He did an excellent job with the voices, having to switch back and forth with the accents so many times, with so many characters, it was unbelievable how well he did. I don't think I would have finished this book, if it hadn't been for him. I put the book down several times, but I enjoyed listening to this narrator.
The main reason I started reading this book was for book club, but I think most stopped reading it, and the book club time changed, so I am not sure if it was ever discussed, or what others in my group thought. I didn't care much for it.
September 15, 2024
Shantaram is a book that left me with mixed feelings. On one hand, Roberts crafts an immersive picture of Mumbai in the 80s - its chaotic streets, bustling slums, and vibrant culture.
I also appreciated the novel’s deep exploration of themes like redemption, love, and morality.
However, at over 900 pages, the book feels unnecessarily long.
Many of the characters felt clichéd or idealized—Prabaker is almost too cheerful and simple (the happy Indian), while Karla remains an enigmatic, distant figure that never quite feels real. The representation of India, while affectionate, sometimes veers into exoticism, relying on a romanticised, Western view of poverty and culture.
It’s clear why the book doesn’t pass as a memoir or autobiography, and it is a novel after all! I probably won’t read the sequel.
Favourite quote:
“But something had changed in the world that Johnny and I knew. The innocence was lost, and nothing would ever be the same. I heard the words tumbling over and over in my mind. Nothing is ever gonna be the same ...
Nothing is ever gonna be the same ...”
I also appreciated the novel’s deep exploration of themes like redemption, love, and morality.
However, at over 900 pages, the book feels unnecessarily long.
Many of the characters felt clichéd or idealized—Prabaker is almost too cheerful and simple (the happy Indian), while Karla remains an enigmatic, distant figure that never quite feels real. The representation of India, while affectionate, sometimes veers into exoticism, relying on a romanticised, Western view of poverty and culture.
It’s clear why the book doesn’t pass as a memoir or autobiography, and it is a novel after all! I probably won’t read the sequel.
Favourite quote:
“But something had changed in the world that Johnny and I knew. The innocence was lost, and nothing would ever be the same. I heard the words tumbling over and over in my mind. Nothing is ever gonna be the same ...
Nothing is ever gonna be the same ...”
August 10, 2020
Väikesest idüllilisest inglise külakesest märtsis ["Kuidas leida armastust raamatupoes"]
lendasin India võltsimispealinna Bombaysse juulis.
Kas võib ollagi suuremat kontrasti
kui nende kahe raamatu vahel?
Kas võib ollagi suuremat kontrasti
kui nende kahe autori vahel?
Kas võib ollagi suuremat kontrasti
kui nende kahe maa vahel?
Fakt on see, et "Indialase kaabut ei nussita!
Indialasi ei nussita üldse, ei kaabuga ega ilma!
Mitte kunagi!
Ja iseäranis mitte siis, kui neil on kaabu!"
(Vikrami epistel kõrilõikajatest nigeerlastele, lk 461)
Sest et siilile sa, iial... kõõrutas Nanny Ogg
ja kui su vastas on inimene, kes
elab kiletüki all slummis,
kelle maine vara koondub ühte asjade puntrasse,
kelle pere on vaenuliku hõimu poolt maa pealt pühitud,
siis ürita parem teda mõista,
võta ta otse oma südamesse
ja saa temaga sõbraks.
Ja ma lähen tagasi Bombaysse,
sest teine raamat on veel,
kunagi tuleb ehk ka kolmas ja neljas,
aga esmalt,
laske, ma puhkan nendest
ülitihedatest,
ülimahukatest,
ülivürtsikatest lehekülgedest.
Namaste.
lendasin India võltsimispealinna Bombaysse juulis.
Kas võib ollagi suuremat kontrasti
kui nende kahe raamatu vahel?
Kas võib ollagi suuremat kontrasti
kui nende kahe autori vahel?
Kas võib ollagi suuremat kontrasti
kui nende kahe maa vahel?
Fakt on see, et "Indialase kaabut ei nussita!
Indialasi ei nussita üldse, ei kaabuga ega ilma!
Mitte kunagi!
Ja iseäranis mitte siis, kui neil on kaabu!"
(Vikrami epistel kõrilõikajatest nigeerlastele, lk 461)
Sest et siilile sa, iial... kõõrutas Nanny Ogg
ja kui su vastas on inimene, kes
elab kiletüki all slummis,
kelle maine vara koondub ühte asjade puntrasse,
kelle pere on vaenuliku hõimu poolt maa pealt pühitud,
siis ürita parem teda mõista,
võta ta otse oma südamesse
ja saa temaga sõbraks.
Ja ma lähen tagasi Bombaysse,
sest teine raamat on veel,
kunagi tuleb ehk ka kolmas ja neljas,
aga esmalt,
laske, ma puhkan nendest
ülitihedatest,
ülimahukatest,
ülivürtsikatest lehekülgedest.
Namaste.
December 16, 2020
See raamat haarab endasse. Mulle Indias ei meeldinud, aga see on täna suuresti teine India ka ja ma olen lisaks naine. Aga autor kirjutab Indiast, mida mina ei näinud ega kunagi näha ei saa - pulbitsevast inimmassist, vaesusest, kuritegevusest, jõhkrusest ja armastusest. Lugu ise on kaasahaarav ja kohati julm (eriti see osa, kus Lin vanglasse satub - nii hästi kirjutatud, et tundsin end füüsiliselt halvasti seda lugedes), aga sellegipoolest väga hea. Peale seda raamatut hakkas India mulle siiski natuke rohkem meeldima... Mõtted kipuvad selle raamatu juurde suvalistel hetkedel tagasi roomama ka. Seega jääb meelde.
May 6, 2024
…Because she judged his nature to be blessed with peaceful happiness, she decided to call him Shantaram, meaning Man of God's Peace…
This book opened new ways of looking at the world. I would say that «Shantaram» became some sort of the sage for me, the master that teaches life and gives answers about life changing questions, especially about good and evil.
I also enjoyed how the author reflected the spirit of India. I was amazed when I was talking to Indian after reading this book, because his way of talking was pretty much the same like in the «Shantaram».
Totally recommend this book, I even think that I want to reread it in ~5 years and compare my feelings about it.
This book opened new ways of looking at the world. I would say that «Shantaram» became some sort of the sage for me, the master that teaches life and gives answers about life changing questions, especially about good and evil.
I also enjoyed how the author reflected the spirit of India. I was amazed when I was talking to Indian after reading this book, because his way of talking was pretty much the same like in the «Shantaram».
Totally recommend this book, I even think that I want to reread it in ~5 years and compare my feelings about it.
November 1, 2022
This was like reading eight books packed into one. Chapters had revolving plot twists and hangnails. I was on the edge of my seat. This is a wild ride. I appreciate the flowery prose and grandiose feeling; however, I did tire of the insta-friendships started at a glance, a smile, a grimace, a… insert facial expression here. By the time the book ended I was ready to move on. If I read the sequel, I’ll have to couch it between more conventional reads to give myself a break.
December 8, 2018
以如歌如詩的文筆，帶著無以倫比的洞察力與充滿同理心的口吻描述孟買這個都市，印度各種民族，以及作者遭遇的人事物。主角(作者本人)是從澳洲監獄逃出，輾轉到了印度，開始另一段人生。他快速地融入印度生活，用自己人的角度描述孟買混亂外表下的真誠和熱情，也因他在貧民窟行醫的原因成為孟買最大的黑道頭子之義子，同時因在當地認識的一群印度和西方朋友而捲入紛爭，打破他在貧民窟的平靜生活。
作者在記述朋友與孟買風土人情時，充滿熱情與愛，但尤其在描寫監獄生涯的部分，對人性之醜陋，以及加害者殘忍行徑背後的心理狀態，都能深深感受到他的超脫和高尚的理解、同情。以下摘錄一小段：
「殘酷是懦弱的一種表現，殘酷的大笑是懦夫置身人群時哭的方式，弄痛別人則是他們悲痛的方式。」
作者在記述朋友與孟買風土人情時，充滿熱情與愛，但尤其在描寫監獄生涯的部分，對人性之醜陋，以及加害者殘忍行徑背後的心理狀態，都能深深感受到他的超脫和高尚的理解、同情。以下摘錄一小段：
「殘酷是懦弱的一種表現，殘酷的大笑是懦夫置身人群時哭的方式，弄痛別人則是他們悲痛的方式。」
April 27, 2023
A truly amazing and incredible book that is a must read. I must add it is 933 pages long and I listened to this as an Audiobook. I could try to describe this story but would not do it justice. I do however plan to listen to part 2 and to watch the Apple TV series now I have read the book.
October 2, 2023
Quite the epic story, escaped prisoner, turned mafia, love, betrayal. Thought provoking discussions- interesting idea ultimate complexity, doing the wrong things for the right reasons, good and evil.
November 19, 2024
This book is quite detailed and elaborative one. The twists and turns, the lucid story telling, the characters and plots, plot twists and climax is just all worth the time and effort you’ll put in to complete this 700+page book.
Worth giving a shot
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December 4, 2024I had to switch from physical book to audio and then Apple came out with the series!
It kept my attention for a long bit but after a certain point (would be a spoiler) I stopped.
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Prabakar was so so delightful.
It kept my attention for a long bit but after a certain point (would be a spoiler) I stopped.
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Prabakar was so so delightful.
May 14, 2025
A totally epic novel with more twists and turns than you can imagine. Vividly described characters and places make you feel like you are right there in the action. Wow. I listened to this on audiobook and am going to miss my journeys with Lin Baba.
January 12, 2021
Absolutely fantastic read! Had me hooked from the beginning
October 13, 2021
Fascinating look at life in India!
January 9, 2022
Godt skrevet og med et fargerikt persongalleri. Morsom og finurlig, men samtidig klarte jeg ikke helt å holde konsentrasjonen godt nok til og orke å starte på bok nummer to.
January 16, 2022
B E A U T I F U L
May 21, 2022
CUDOWNA
September 26, 2022
This is a must if you’d like to read about survival in adverse conditions. Based on the life of an Australian fugitive in India. How being a criminal doesn’t mean you you’re heartless.
January 7, 2023
Loving the story so far. The Narrator is amazing!
October 6, 2023
Beautiful. Nothing more. Nothing less.
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January 26, 2024p.286 那時候我太年輕，不知道死去的情人才是最難對付的情敵。
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這本書多方面給我好多衝擊。像是因為車禍而造成交通堵塞而憤怒的群眾、街上像貓咪大的老鼠、貧民窟外面成群的野狗、監獄裡的體虱。期待讀完下集。
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這本書多方面給我好多衝擊。像是因為車禍而造成交通堵塞而憤怒的群眾、街上像貓咪大的老鼠、貧民窟外面成群的野狗、監獄裡的體虱。期待讀完下集。
January 1, 2025
Najdłuższa i zarazem najlepsza książka jaką czytałam.
October 1, 2025
Probably the best book I’ve read, epic
December 1, 2025
Classificação: 4,4
January 26, 2025
j’ai eu un peu du mal à rentrer dedans, mais une fois dedans la deuxième moitié est vraiment sympa, overall un très bon bouquin malgré quelques longueurs
September 1, 2014
Shantaram av Gregory David Roberts.
Under lång tid har jag levt i Indien, besökt Afghanistan, varit i indiskt fängelse, bott i slummen, levt som en knarkare, ja jag har verkligen levt mig in i berättelsen om Shantaram, det indiska namn som australiensaren Gregory David Roberts fick i en liten indisk by, när han hade flytt från fängelse i Australien till Indien.
Det här är en mäktig bok, otroliga personskildringar som får mig att gråta när någon dör, att skratta med dem när något går bra, att lida, att vara där. Djupa tankar och lättsinne, ja den här boken har i stort sett allt. Det här är en otroligt tjock bok, men värd varenda timmas läsning. Rekommenderar den varmt!
Baksidestexten:
I början av 1980-talet begick australiensaren Gregory David Roberts en rad väpnade rån för att bekosta sitt heroinmissbruk. Han åkte fast men lyckades rymma från ett av Australiens mest välbevakade fängelser. På falskt pass tog han sig sedan till Indien och anonymiteten i den myllrande miljonstaden Bombay. Shantaram är Gregory David Roberts egen berättelse från de händelserika och omtumlande åren som förrymd fånge i Bombays undre värld. I ett av stadens slumområden öppnar han en sjukvårdsmottagning för de fattiga och nödställda. Han arbetar för maffian som pengatvättare och förfalskare av pass och han följer med maffialedaren Abdel Khader Khan till Afghanistan för att förse mujaheddin med vapen i kampen mot ryssarna. Han kastas i indiskt fängelse och får utstå tortyr och svält. I den grönögda mystiska Karla möter han kärleken.
Under lång tid har jag levt i Indien, besökt Afghanistan, varit i indiskt fängelse, bott i slummen, levt som en knarkare, ja jag har verkligen levt mig in i berättelsen om Shantaram, det indiska namn som australiensaren Gregory David Roberts fick i en liten indisk by, när han hade flytt från fängelse i Australien till Indien.
Det här är en mäktig bok, otroliga personskildringar som får mig att gråta när någon dör, att skratta med dem när något går bra, att lida, att vara där. Djupa tankar och lättsinne, ja den här boken har i stort sett allt. Det här är en otroligt tjock bok, men värd varenda timmas läsning. Rekommenderar den varmt!
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I början av 1980-talet begick australiensaren Gregory David Roberts en rad väpnade rån för att bekosta sitt heroinmissbruk. Han åkte fast men lyckades rymma från ett av Australiens mest välbevakade fängelser. På falskt pass tog han sig sedan till Indien och anonymiteten i den myllrande miljonstaden Bombay. Shantaram är Gregory David Roberts egen berättelse från de händelserika och omtumlande åren som förrymd fånge i Bombays undre värld. I ett av stadens slumområden öppnar han en sjukvårdsmottagning för de fattiga och nödställda. Han arbetar för maffian som pengatvättare och förfalskare av pass och han följer med maffialedaren Abdel Khader Khan till Afghanistan för att förse mujaheddin med vapen i kampen mot ryssarna. Han kastas i indiskt fängelse och får utstå tortyr och svält. I den grönögda mystiska Karla möter han kärleken.
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