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“Neither. I am just one who has woken up while the rest of you are still sleeping.”

Quote by Aravind Adiga

Book:The White Tiger

Work

The White Tiger

Balancing humor and stark realism, the story follows a poor villager who rises to become a successful businessman, while reflecting on the systemic issues that contribute to his success. more

Author

Aravind Adiga is an accomplished Indian writer born on October 23, 1974. His works are known for their profound social insight and unique literary style, with notable titles including 'The White Tiger' and 'The Last Man in Tower'. more

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