Feast of Vultures
The synthesis of an investigative journalists forays into the depths of corruption in India. In a sense the book lays bare what we already, inherently know.
The paradox for me is - how do I square this view of Indian democracy with what exists on the ground? As someone who doesn’t live in India, and is not connected to the rhythms of the society - does it favorably juxtapose against the backdrop of a more confident, modern and progressive India?
I have no answers, just a bunch of scary questions and a ton of existential dread.
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