Shantaram

Interesting Facts

• The book is based on real events from the author's life, who was himself an escaped convict living in India.
• The main character, Lin, finds refuge in the slums of Mumbai, where he becomes a doctor for the locals despite lacking medical education.
• The book describes numerous cultural and social aspects of life in India, including traditions, customs, and everyday challenges.
• One of the key characters is Karla, a mysterious woman with whom Lin has a complex and deep relationship.
• Lin also becomes involved in Mumbai's criminal world, working for local mobster Abdel Khader.
• The book contains many philosophical reflections on life, freedom, love, and redemption.
• The work pays great attention to describing Indian cuisine, architecture, and nature, creating a vivid and lively picture of the country.