Fruitonica

The book, I wouldn't have the slightest clue how authentic his setting is but it definitely rings true to me and I basically thought his rendering was the best thing about the book. The slightly satirical tone of the narrator helps as well, when he's describing India, becomes less convincing when the plot is in front.

Anyway, I like it more now I've finished - the guy's out and out heartlessness was kind of refreshing as far as these rags to riches things go.