Narration has multiple issues

Right now, after one listen, the only problems I have are with the narrator. He uses an offensive Apu-like made up accent to narrate statements of all Indians included in the book (including Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen). I see it as an abhorrent act of racism veiled under the guise of catering to the Western audience.

Second, he mispronounces many Indian names, to make them sound familiar to the Western audience. It should not be difficult for him to actually get the pronunciation right, considering he himself seems to be an Indian.

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The Problem is with the narration

The narration has serious racial overtones as the narrator changes his voice to what he thinks is an Indian accent every time he is quoting someone of Indian descent. This should not be accepted and is something audible should make sure doesn't happen again. There is no need for accents, the narrator can just recite the book as it. There are also several spaces where the narrator mispronounces names, Indian words, and Indian space. A little research into those pronunciations could have fixed that very easily. Goes to show how little an international company tries to not make its content racist.

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Still Seething

The audiobook was right up my valley but had to stop. The stereotypical accent was so offensive. The narrator is the biggest jerk. Whoever produced this project should be ashamed for his
cheap attempt to mock & humiliate Indians

A glimpse of wide disparity in Indian society

The book well explains why India has remained poor despite her talented citizens. Its political clout which helps a person prosper and progress. Political clout is based on money power. Probity, honesty does not count much in politics. A good read. Would recommend others to read. In one book the listener gets to know the Rich, Well-off and corrupt politicians