Author: Gregory David Roberts | Narrator: Humphrey Bower
Runtime: 43h | Genre: Fiction
A novel of high adventure, deep love, and unforgettable characters, set in the underbelly of contemporary Bombay.
Audio is the perfect medium for Shantaram because accents are central to the story. The narrator juggles the voices of tourists, locals, gangsters, and expats. He creates a soundscape that feels crowded and humid. It is a rambling, philosophical travelogue disguised as a thriller. While the author has been criticized for embellishing the truth, the storytelling is undeniably gripping.