Last Man in Tower

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Last Man in Tower
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First edition (India)
Author Aravind Adiga
Language English
Genre Fictional
Publisher Fourth Estate (India)
Atlantic Books (UK)
Knopf (US)
Publication date
2011
Publication place India
Media typeRoyal (hardback)
Pages432
ISBN 978-93-5029-084-2

Last Man in Tower is a 2011 novel by Indian writer Aravind Adiga. Published by HarperCollins India, it was the third published book and second published novel by Adiga. It tells the story of a struggle for a slice of shining Mumbai real estate. [1] The protagonist of the novel is a retired schoolteacher named Yogesh A. Murthy, who is affectionately known as Masterji. [2]

A prominent builder offers to buy out the entire apartment block. All of the occupants agree, except for Masterji. This creates a problem for the builder and the other residents. [3]

References

  1. "Last Man in Tower, By Aravind Adiga". The Independent. 11 June 2011. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
  2. Clark, Alex (15 June 2011). "Last Man in Tower by Aravind Adiga – review". The Guardian. ISSN   0261-3077 . Retrieved 3 July 2025.
  3. Indra, Ashish. "Last Man in Tower – Aravind Adiga" . Retrieved 27 December 2011.