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Biography & Memoir· Australia

Shantaram

by Gregory David Roberts
Aggregate Editorial Score44/100
Oprah's Book Club
Published 2003940 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Gregory David Roberts's Shantaram (2003) stands as one of the most significant works of biography & memoir of its era. An escaped Australian convict finds himself in the Mumbai underworld, a village, and Afghanistan, guided by a larger-than-life character named Khaderbhai. Roberts's autobiographical novel is a sprawling, vivid portrait of India's underworld and one man's search for redemption. Themes of India, Mumbai, redemption run through the work. The book has received recognition from Oprah's Book Club 2003.

Book Details

AuthorGregory David Roberts
Published2003
Country of Origin🇦🇺 Australia
LanguageEnglish
Pages940
Category✍️ Biography & Memoir
ISBN9780312330521
Editorial Score44/100
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✍️ Biography & Memoir

True accounts of real lives, told by the subject or a biographer.

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Country of Origin

🇦🇺 Australia

This book is part of Australia's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

Oprah's Book Club
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Gregory David Roberts
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shantaram about?

An escaped Australian convict finds himself in the Mumbai underworld, a village, and Afghanistan, guided by a larger-than-life character named Khaderbhai. Roberts's autobiographical novel is a sprawling, vivid portrait of India's underworld and one man's search for redemption.

Who wrote Shantaram?

Shantaram was written by Gregory David Roberts, from Australia. First published in 2003.

What awards has Shantaram won?

Shantaram has received the following awards and honours: Oprah's Book Club 2003.

Is Shantaram worth reading?

Shantaram is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 22/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in India, Mumbai, redemption.

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What category is Shantaram?

Shantaram is classified as Biography & Memoir. True accounts of real lives, told by the subject or a biographer.

What country is Shantaram from?

Shantaram originates from Australia's literary tradition. Explore more books from Australia on our country page.

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