Shantaram – Gregory David Roberts (Ukrainian Hardcover)

Shantaram is a sweeping, emotionally rich epic that follows the haunted journey of Lin—a former bank robber and heroin addict—who escapes from an Australian prison and vanishes into the teeming labyrinth of Bombay. Assuming the identity of Lindsay Ford, he becomes deeply enmeshed in the city's underworld and its vibrant communities. Through his friendship with a local guide, Prabaker, Lin discovers love, confronts betrayal, and engages in both spiritual and political struggles within the city's slums and mafia circles.
This Ukrainian hardcover edition, published in 2022 by KM‑Buks, spans 800 pages in a substantial format of 208 × 144 mm, weighing approximately 800 g, and delivers an immersive retelling of the original story’s emotional depth and cultural richness.
A masterpiece of modern literature, Shantaram blends philosophical introspection with action, depicting a profound transformation shaped by friendship, redemption, and the chaotic pulse of India.