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Greed and power corrupts absolutely.
Ramesh is a self-made man, coming from the slums of New Delhi he has made a living for himself by rendering his services to rich families, as an exam-taker... READ MORE
A Crime Caper
Sharply observed and brilliantly scathing satire about one young Indian boy's quest for success. I really enjoyed this, and I think that it has the potenti... READ MORE
A gripping, witty read
How to Kidnap the Rich is a fresh, feisty satire rich in Indian culture and bustling atmosphere. Totally unpredictable plot that keeps you hooked throughou... READ MORE
Move Over Slumdog Millionaire
Ramesh has clawed his way out of the gutter. Gifted an education by a nun who takes an interest in him, he escapes his father's tea stall in Delhi and crea... READ MORE
Synopsis
Ramesh has a simple formula for fame and success: find a wealthy kid, make him a star and create an elaborate scheme to extort money from his parents, what could go wrong?
As a self-styled 'examinations consultant', Ramesh is the cog in the wheel that keeps India's middle classes thriving. When he takes an exam for Rudi - an intolerably lazy but rich teenager - he accidently scores the highest mark in the country and propels Rudi into stardom.
What next?
Blackmail.
Reality television.
Grotesque wealth.
And after that?
Kidnap.
Double-kidnap.
Reverse kidnap.
In a studio filled with hot lights, with millions of eyes on the boys, and a government investigator circling, the entire country begins to question: who are they?
Publisher information
- Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
- ISBN: 9781408713341
- Number of pages: 304
- Dimensions: 238 x 160 x 34 mm
- Weight: 540g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
View allFunny Crime Thriller!
Thank you to the publishers for this early review copy.
This is definitely one for fans of My Sister the Serial Killer and Crazy Rich Asians.
A plan to be ... READ MORE
A rollercoaster ride
This book is a rollercoaster ride, full of sarcastic wit and humour as well as a totally unpredictable plot. Every time you think you know what will happe... READ MORE
A slick satire on modern India...
This is a fast-paced, zippy commentary on modern Indian life and society. It’s a funny and satiric insight into a fast-growing economy where the wage and e... READ MORE
A side splitting farce to make you laugh
This is a comedic cracker of a novel about fraud and ambition in Delhi.
Ramesh is a chaiwallah’s son who has risen to become an educational consultant. He... READ MORE
Witty and thrilling!
Set in India we meet Ramesh a self-styled 'examinations consultant' When he takes an exam for Rudi - an intolerably lazy but rich teenager - he accidently ... READ MORE
Interesting story full of acerbic wit
I enjoyed the story and the characters in this book and the. acerbic wit and comments of the narrator. However, I did find it really difficult to get into ... READ MORE
Very funny
An irreverent and captivating look at the nouveau-riche of India and the clash between traditional and modern, great for those who enjoyed WHITE TIGER by A... READ MORE
Fast paced and entertaining
From the first few paragraphs of this book you know you’re entering a shadowy world of hitmen, kidnappers, rich boys mixed up in things they really shouldn... READ MORE
Fun read
How to Kidnap the Rich is a rollicking and sweary read featuring 24 year old Ramesh, a young man born into poverty but determined not to stay there. He ea... READ MORE
Brilliant, hilariously funny and written with heart
I'll admit, for the first few chapters of this book I wasn't sure I was going to connect with the protagonist, Ramesh. But as his back story is revealed, a... READ MORE