How to Kidnap the Rich

Fatty and Poor is a novel by Kevin Kwan that explores the lives of two boys, Ramesh and Rudi, who grow up in India. Ramesh is poor and works on his father's tea stall, while Rudi is rich and attends the All Indias, the national university entrance exams.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2022
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

A tightly written, fast-paced, often sharply savage societal satire, "The White Tiger" is a rollicking read that will keep you entertained from start to finish. The novel is set in contemporary urban India and offers a biting commentary on the country's social and economic inequalities.

The protagonist of the story is Ramesh Kumar, a poor but intelligent young man who grew up in the Old City of Delhi. Despite his circumstances, Ramesh has managed to make a lucrative living by taking tests for the sons of India's elite. When one of his clients, the eighteen-year-old Rudi Saxena, places first in the All Indias, the national university entrance exams, Ramesh sees an opportunity to change his life.

Cashing in on Rudi's newfound celebrity, Ramesh and Rudi begin a journey that takes them through a maze of crimes both large and small. The novel explores the dark underbelly of India's society, revealing the corruption, greed, and violence that exist beneath the surface. Along the way, the boys encounter a range of characters, from Rudi's wealthy family to the street children they encounter on their travels.

"The White Tiger" is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on India's social and economic realities. It is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the country's complex and often contradictory nature.

Weight: 242g
Dimension: 127 x 198 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780349144375