He is a former heroin addict, who was even a bank robber, something for which he was convicted. Gregory David Roberts, best known as the author of Shantaram, was born in Australia in 1952. The book also describes life of Mumbai when it was called Bombay in eighties, meanwhile depicting how Bombay mafia Used to function decades ago. This makes each character quite interesting and important part of the story. As the story proceeds Lin finds out that his friend is in trouble and goes through several highs and lows in order to help him.Īll characters in the book are dealing with backdrop of love, friendship and bitter truth about life. The book takes the readers into the criminal underworld that’s constantly on war with police. Not only Lin, but there are many people like him such as gangsters, street people, gurus, etc. The book also throws light on the love of his life, Karla, who marries a media magnate and aspiring politician. But he has a huge heart and never fails to help those who are in need. The protagonist Lin is a criminal, who makes money from forging documents and through illegal money changing business. It is filled with loads of passion, thrill and faith. This book is the second part to Shantaram.
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