Shantaram [Paperback]

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Picador (2007)
• ISBN-10: 0330423622
• ISBN-13: 978-0330423625
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.4 x 2.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,403,289 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars stunning, January 24, 2011

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Andrew Winthorpe - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shantaram (Kindle Edition)

Truly a traversty that I am only the second to post a review of this book. Never before has such an amazing mix lifestyle, intelligence and immaculate prose, produced such a masterpiece. my one criticism is everythimg i have since read is dissapointing in comparison.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars best book i have ever read! you will laugh and cry., January 23, 2011

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anna - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shantaram (Kindle Edition)

the best chapters were 5 and 12 for me. but it really was one of the best books i have ever read. a fabulous read that is entertaining but also brilliantly written.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Struggling to see the fuss ....., November 12, 2011

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ellepeedee (Melbourne, Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shantaram (Kindle Edition)

I'm a voracious reader of some intelligence I believe, and have also spent a decent amount of time in India....including the location of this book.

I have had Shantaram on my bookshelf for some time, and despite getting quite a way through the book, on repeated attempts was just unable to finish it. I found it boring at times and was unable to get into it. It was "interesting" but did not grab me.

May give it another go, but struggled.

There are better books around I believe. If you're intrigued by India, try A Suitable Boy by Vikram Seth.