Why people recommend it
Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts is a sprawling, semi-autobiographical novel that follows an escaped Australian convict as he navigates the vibrant underworld, slums, and vibrant culture of Bombay. Sam Parr recommended the fiction book on How I Write in October 2023 during an interview titled Inside the Mind of a Newsletter Mogul, noting that while he typically avoids reading fiction, this massive story was an exception he gladly endorsed. David Perell also brought up the novel on How I Write in October 2024 during an interview with Tucker Max, recounting a conversation about massive books where a colleague recommended the roughly thousand-page epic. Both podcast guests highlighted the sheer scale and immersive nature of Roberts's storytelling, which has captivated millions of readers worldwide. Through these discussions, the novel was celebrated for its gripping narrative scope, exotic settings, and the unforgettable adventures of its protagonist within the criminal underworld of India.
Who recommended it
- David Perell Discussed
- Sam Parr Recommended
David Perell — 1 mention
“go Sean trom and I go okay tell me about it he goes like it's a thousand pages”
Sam Parr — 1 mention
“have you ever read Shan ton uh endurance Shan ton oh what shant Trum okay so shant Trump fiction book and I read no fiction so recommending a fiction book”