Last Man In Tower by Aravind Adiga is a gripping novel set in Mumbai that explores the destructive power of greed. It centers on a fierce conflict between two men over the future of a modest apartment building. Dharmen Shah, a ruthless developer, wants to demolish the building and replace it with a luxury high-rise. Most of the building’s residents, enticed by Shah's large financial offer, are willing to sell, but one man, Masterji, refuses. A retired teacher, Masterji holds onto his home for sentimental reasons and becomes the final obstacle to Shah’s plans. As neighbors turn against him, the novel examines how the lure of wealth can lead ordinary people to commit unimaginable acts.
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