Quotable Quotes
This character says they have "too much of the devil in [them]" to be Lin's guardian angel.
Gregory David Roberts is this nationality.
What is Australian?
The modern day name of the main city setting of the story.
What is Mumbai?
On July 27, 1980, the author escaped from prison while in the USA, this song by Olivia Newton-John was Billboard's #1.
What is Magic?
Named for its American counterpart, the thriving Indian film industry is known as this.
What is Bollywood?
This character, during one of many deep conversations with Lin says, "The truth is that we are all, every one of us, every atom, every galaxy, and every particle of matter in the universe, moving toward God."
Who is Abdel Khader Khan?
The author pretended to be from this country while fleeing his home country.
What is New Zealand?
This character is always described as wearing cowboy attire.
Who is Vikram?
The 10 Stanley Cups awarded from 1980-1989 went to four distinct teams. One of these two teams only won it once each during this time.
What are the Montreal Canadiens and the Calgary Flames?
Named for the region in which it is most prominently spoken, Lin's proficiency in this language makes him fast friends with many Indians.
What is Marathi?
This character said, "I have known a lot of powerful men in my life, and this much I know — all the powerful men I knew were afraid, and cruel. That is the ... mix ... that gave them power over other men"
Who is Modena?
The author is given the name Shantaram by Prabu's mother, which in English translates to this.
What is Man of (God's) Peace?
When Lin goes to kill Madame Zhou he takes his best fake passport, of this country, in case he needs to make a quick getaway.
What is Canada?
Indira Gandhi was assassinated during the events of the novel, in this year.
What is 1984?
The Taj Mahal is located in this city.
What is Agra?
This character said, "I love money, but I hate the smell of it. The more happiness I get from it, the more thoroughly I have to wash my hands afterwards."
Who is Didier?
The author was originally imprisoned before the events of the novel for these crimes.
What are armed robberies?
Lin's wedding gift of this to Prabaker ended up being what killed him.
What is his taxi / taxi license?
The Soviet-Afghan War ended in this year. The beginning of the end for the Soviet Union.
What is 1989?
India shares land borders with Bangladesh, China, Pakistan, Nepal, Myanmar, Afghanistan, and this country.
What is Bhutan?
"The world is run by one million evil men, ten million stupid men, and a hundred million ______."
What are cowards?
Gregory David Roberts released music in 2020. One of his singles is called "______ Run Away", which shares the name of a female character from the story.
Who is Lisa?
Lin spends several months in this village, Prabaker's hometown.
What is Sundar (Sunder)?
On December 31, 1989 the 80s came to a close with this company topping all US-listed companies for the highest market capitalization.
What is Exxon?
India Beer, now brewed by Molson, is a Newfoundland staple. Its original creator, Newfoundland Brewery, first brewed a beer with this name in this year.
What is 1893?