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Shantaram | 
 enlarge | Author: Gregory David Roberts
Publisher: Abacus
Category: Book
List Price: £9.99
Buy New: £5.16
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Rating:  99 reviews
Sales Rank: 198
Media: Paperback
Edition: New edition
Pages: 944
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.2 x 2
ISBN: 0349117543
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9780349117546
ASIN: 0349117543
Publication Date: March 24, 2005
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 Appalling October 3, 2008
Rebecca Sutherland (Berkshire)
I was appalled by this book on several levels: the abysmal writing, the complete lack of editorial judgement (it could have been cut by at least 50%), the author's vastly inflated opinion of himself and his views on life, but most of all by the awful glorification of crime. For those who have submitted rave reviews of this book did they forget the fact that this man was convicted af armed robbery and sentenced to 19 years in prison? Despite his claims that he is "born again" in India and becomes a "Man of Peace" (the meaning of Shantaram) he goes on to join the Bombay Mafia, becoming involved in drug smuggling and passport forgery!! And yet his experiences are held up as examples of "what the human spirit can endure." Mr Roberts tells us on his website that he has learnt to "love and to forgive." He is very good at portraying himself as a victim but does he ever seek forgiveness from those who are the victims of his own crimes?? I find it remarkable that readers seem to be able to "gloss over" the fact that through choice he returns to the world of crime again and again. Why is this an "incredible journey"??! Don't bother reading this and don't BUY it - the man has made enough money out of this already!
 Powerful and stunning read October 1, 2008
Pen pal (Kent, England)
This was a truly amazing read. It hooks you in and then will not let go. You live and breathe Bombay in the '80's and all the vibrant and diverse people who lived there. Gregory David Roberts is on a journey and you are right there with him whether you want to be at that particular moment or not. You find yourself living in a different world with people of many different experiences and mind sets, and yet you realise that there is always something to learn. I suppose that is what makes the book so appealing, it is dealing with the real world good and bad, dignified and shabby. Gregory David Roberts is obviously a deep thinker and is clearly drawn to philosophy and he captures in his writing the ability to portray the world on his terms warts and all. Highly recommended.
I visited the slums of Bombay with this book September 27, 2008
Josephine
ShantaramGregory David Roberts took me to the slums of Bombay. I smelt them, saw them, was horrified by them and loved the people who lived in them. I cried when his friends died and laughed with delight at their peculiarities. The author makes mistakes, falls into despair at times and has us crying with laughter at other times. A truly descriptive book, set in a cruel world, written and lived in by a brilliant writer. It is a travellers book for anyone who has been to India or who wants to go to India or wants a better understanding of the underworld of the poor. The fact that it is a true story and full of adventure makes it all the more enjoyable.
 shantaram September 26, 2008
M. Mcneill
shantaram is wonderful. it is truly amazing the way it portrays Bombay. Let's face it. I will never experience it. The only downside I have is that the author should have let me experience it and enjoy his experience. What he did wrong was to 'gospelise' it. There was such preaching at the end of each of his chapters. We, who read, are not ignoramosus, you do not need to explain every event,
An unbelievably good book September 23, 2008
Scott Sanderson
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Ordinarily I don't read books that may glamorise drugs, crime etc but based on the ratings and reviews I had to give this book a go - and what a wise decision.
This is a fantastic read from start to finish. It is autobiography, fast paced thriller, love story and tourist guide all in one. I don't recall a book like it and have no hesitation in recommending this to all my friends, no matter what type of book they may ordinarily read.
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