This is a fantastic book - well-written, gripping, funny, and a real page-turner. Told from one man's perspective, we learn the events that propel him to commit a terrible act, which is presaged early in the book. This novel is about India's underclass, and it amplifies all the different elements - class, politics, religion, family - that can work to keep a poor person in the "Rooster Coop," that is, an eternal servant. As someone familiar with Indian culture, I thought the way certain things were presented - class, corruption - were spot-on; whereas the author was very selective about highlighting only the negative aspects of others (such as family, which can also play an incredibly positive and protective role in Indian society). This was a quick read and made for a very interesting discussion at my book club!
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