{"product_id":"how-to-kidnap-the-rich-9780349144375","title":"How to Kidnap the Rich","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e''A tightly written, fast-paced, often sharply savage societal satire... a rollicking read'' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''An absolute riot - part thriller, part satire of contemporary urban India''\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMail on Sunday \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''Roars will brilliance, freshness and so much heart'' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKevin Kwan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''Joyous'' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIf you''re fat and Indian, you''re rich; if you''re fat and poor, you''re lying. It''s only the West where the rich are thin and vegan and moral...\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRamesh Kumar grew up deprived and unloved, working on his father''s tea stall in the Old City of Delhi. Now, brilliant but poor, he makes a lucrative living taking tests for the sons of India''s elite. When one of his clients, the sweet but hapless eighteen-year-old Rudi Saxena, places first in the All Indias, the national university entrance exams, Ramesh sees an unmissable opportunity. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCashing in on Rudi''s newfound celebrity, all goes well f\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA fun, fast-paced debut...HBO and the Oscar-nominated actor and producer Riz Ahmed have wisely already bought the screen rights to this Delhi-set, society-skewering debut caper...Raina, 28, was inspired to write \u003ci\u003eHow to Kidnap the Rich \u003c\/i\u003eby the US \"Varsity Blues\" admissions scandal, but \u003cb\u003eit is his depiction of bustling, hustling Delhi and its grafting populace that makes this tightly written, fast-paced, often sharply savage societal satire such a rollicking read\u003c\/b\u003e. He conjures up a memorable world that is ghee-greased, polluted, mired in dust and corruption, but also thrusting...\u003cb\u003eA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003en impressively entertaining but also insightful debut\u003c\/b\u003e * Sunday Times *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis is an absolute riot - part thriller, part satire of contemporary urban India\u003c\/b\u003e...Ramesh is a wonderfully vivid character and this is an explosively funny, surprisingly moving debut * Mail on Sunday *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA joyous love\/hate letter to contemporary Delhi \u003c\/b\u003e. . . Genuine feeling flows beneath the potty-mouthed satire as it gradually spirals into farce. Rahul Raina suggests life may be \"a relentless parade of fear\", but it is far better to laugh than cry * The Times (The month's best crime novels) *\u003cbr\u003eIndia's politicians, endemic corruption, national obsession with the West and above all its super-rich come in for a bashing in \u003ci\u003eHow to Kidnap \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003ethe Rich\u003c\/i\u003e...what stands out in this book is its unapologetic depiction of a Delhi that's frankly a bit rubbish...\u003cb\u003eBut there's a fondness in this biting negativity, which convinces more than the graceful descriptive passages of other India-set novels. Chuck in twists and double-crossings, just the right amount of violence and a denouement in a besieged TV studio and you can't fail to be entertained\u003c\/b\u003e * Novel of the Week, Sunday Telegraph *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLike Mohsin Hamid's \u003ci\u003eHow to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHow to Kidnap the \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eRich\u003c\/i\u003e purports to be a how-to manual but is in fact a rollicking urban adventure and a biting satire of inequality.\u003c\/b\u003e Mr Raina adds a fast-paced crime caper and a stream of caustic humour....\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ea \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ehighly entertaining first novel from a writer to watch\u003c\/b\u003e * The Economist *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA satire, a love story and a thriller\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHow To Kidnap The Rich\u003c\/i\u003e by Rahul Raina has shades of \u003ci\u003eThe Talented Mr Ripley\u003c\/i\u003e that also casts an unerring eye over the huge disparity in Indian society. A rollercoaster of a read, this is going to be big * Stylist *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnergetic, vivid and funny, Ramesh's narrative voice is magnificent and full of vigour\u003c\/b\u003e * Scottish Daily Mail *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e[A] \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003esavage cinematic caper\u003c\/b\u003e . . . In Rahul Raina's satirical state-of-the-nation debut, which slices into the soul of contemporary Indian society, things aren't always the way they appear . . . \u003cb\u003eSocial commentary meets stand-up comedy, as with a biting wit reminiscent of Binyavanga Wainaina's essay \"How to Write About Africa\" or Paul Beatty's Booker-winner \u003ci\u003eThe Sellout\u003c\/i\u003e, Raina stretches stereotype and cliche into incisive satire\u003c\/b\u003e * Guardian *\u003cbr\u003eRahul Raina's \u003ci\u003eHow to Kidnap the \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eRich\u003c\/i\u003e has already been optioned by HBO: \u003cb\u003ea Delhi-set, reality TV-based literary crime crossover, it will appeal to fans of \u003ci\u003eParasite\u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e Crazy Rich Asians\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e * Daily Mail *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFans of \u003ci\u003eMy Sister the Serial Killer\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eParasite\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCrazy Rich Asians \u003c\/i\u003ewill be enthralled by this riotous tale from the very first line\u003c\/b\u003e . . . A hugely entertaining and unique debut that satirically dissects India's inequalities * Cosmopolitan *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYou can absolutely imagine \u003ci\u003eHow to Kidnap the Rich\u003c\/i\u003e blazing across the screen\u003c\/b\u003e. It roars through New and Old Delhi , sending up new money and old money, and taking an acerbic yet affectionately head-tilted, eyebrow-raised look at the corruption, hypocrisy and dynamism of modern India...\u003cb\u003eRamesh is a bracingly cynical and funny narrator: endlessly snarking about insincerity and greed, with a side helping of self-flagellation for being no better than he ought to be\u003c\/b\u003e - just a kid from a chai stall, plucked from poverty and educated by a saintly white nun, who's somehow ended up a serial kidnapper. * Observer *\u003cbr\u003eIntelligent, witty and sublime. I'm hooked. Remember the name. You'll be hearing more of it in future -- Abir Mukherjee, author of A RISING MAN\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFunny and satirical, this is like nothing else I've read\u003c\/i\u003e * Clare Mackintosh *\u003cbr\u003eBrutally funny and fast-paced, this debut from Rahul Raina proves he is a star in the making -- Nikesh Shukla\u003cbr\u003eA satirical crime thriller-cum-profound social commentary, this is \u003cb\u003ean uproarious ride through the caste system of Delhi\u003c\/b\u003e, new and old. \u003cb\u003eEnergetic wit pours out of Raina's prose\u003c\/b\u003e, while an acerbic bite highlights inequalities in race, sex and social class . . . \u003cb\u003eVeering from ridiculous to heart-rending, Raina's exhilarating debut is pure entertainment\u003c\/b\u003e -- Rebecca Wilcock * i Paper *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA wild and wildly funny ride through a modern day India\u003c\/b\u003e that pits the poor against the rich, high tech against ancient traditions and one smart hustler against anyone who gets in his way * Red magazine *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEye-opening and huge fun \u003c\/b\u003e. . . . A merciless attack on the iniquities of new India in the guise of a comedy thriller -- Claire Allfree * Metro *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn exciting blend of crime caper, satire, love \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003estory and social commentary\u003c\/b\u003e . . .\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eRaina, who was born in Delhi, neatly skewers the inequalities of Indian society, racism (education is merely a tool to a \"whiter life\"), sexism, and celebrity . . . \u003cb\u003eAlong with the fast-paced twists, Raina also satirises the state of modern India\u003c\/b\u003e: the repercussions of the ongoing rivalry with Pakistan; the spectre of China as the predominant world superpower; the shallowness of modern culture; and the country's pervasive corruption. * May's Best Reads, Independent *\u003cbr\u003eThrough a thrilling cross-sectional tale - that feels like a crime caper-meets-reality TV show-meets-time-hopping love story - \u003cb\u003eRaina lets loose a real rollercoaster of a read, complete with a delightful twist\u003c\/b\u003e * Apple Books Best of the Month *\u003cbr\u003eSparky satire on modern India . . . a lot of fun * Sainsburys magazine *\u003cbr\u003eRahul Raina's voice crackles with wit and the affecting exuberance of youth. \u003cb\u003eHis ripping good story grabs you on page one and doesn't let go, taking you on a monstrously funny and unpredictable wild ride through a thousand different Delhis at top speed\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003ci\u003eHow To Kidnap the Rich \u003c\/i\u003eroars with brilliance, freshness and so much heart -- Kevin Kwan, author of CRAZY RICH ASIANS\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhite Tiger\u003c\/i\u003e meets \u003ci\u003eCaddyshack\u003c\/i\u003e the movie in Raina's lively novel, brimming with rat-a-tat-tat wit, breezy prose and a keen observation of colorism, casteism and social inequity. Unputdownable! -- Alka Joshi, NYT bestselling author of The Henna Artist\u003cbr\u003eRaina's debut novel lives up to its billing as a fun caper and social satire thanks to strong characterisation, a fast-paced plot and an eye for the ridiculous. His delicious skewering of the social mores of Delhi's über-rich and clear-eyed rendering of India's social hierarchy propel sheer entertainment into striking elucidation in the mode of Aravind Adiga -- Shoba Viswanathan * Booklist *\u003cbr\u003eWith its witty, ruthless skewering of the Indian middle classes, Rahul Raina's \u003cb\u003eroistering, whip-smart and deliciously fun\u003c\/b\u003e Delhi-set crime caper, \u003ci\u003eHow to Kidnap the Rich\u003c\/i\u003e, is the first great state-of-the-subcontinent novel of the 21st century * The Bookseller *\u003cbr\u003eReading \u003ci\u003eHow to Kidnap the Rich\u003c\/i\u003e by Rahul Raina was like being put in a sports car with no seat belt. Rakesh Kumar, the protagonist, gets your attention in minutes . . . \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Kidnap the Rich\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e promises wit, satire, strange twists and will leave you entertained, frantically turning page after pag\u003c\/b\u003ee . . . This one's a wild ride -- Resh Susan * The Book Satchel *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e[A] funny and touching satirical action thriller\u003c\/b\u003e, in a setting that feels very fresh * Morning Star *\u003cbr\u003eA splendidly enjoyable farcical crime caper * Daily Mirror *\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little, Brown Book Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48733660053847,"sku":"9780349144375","price":8.54,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780349144375.jpg?v=1720001080","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/how-to-kidnap-the-rich-9780349144375","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}