Between the Assassinations (P)

Between the Assassinations by Aravind Adiga takes us to Kittur, a coastal town in southwestern India, where class struggle, ambition, and moral contradictions shape the lives of its residents. The story follows a diverse cast: Ziauddin, a young boy lured into wrongdoing; George D’Souza, a man whose ambition leads to ruin; a girl forced to beg to support her father’s drug habit; and many others caught in a web of social injustice, love, and personal struggle.

Adiga’s narrative weaves humor, sympathy, and unflinching candor to explore the complexities of modern India. His portrayal of Kittur’s people reveals the raw truths of life in a town where privilege, poverty, and morality collide. Between the Assassinations is a brilliant and daring mosaic of Indian life, building on the success of The White Tiger to offer a powerful exploration of contemporary society.