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The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga is a coming-of-age story that examines the conflict between tradition and innovation in India through the rise of Munna Balram Halwai to a successful entrepreneur in former Bangalore. The novel, narrated through letters to Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, highlights Balram's journey from his village to the city, which includes corrupt dealings and a murder to achieve success. Includes racially charged language and sentiments, a death by tuberculosis, and murder, including the accidental death of a child.