Shantaram Chapter 23 Summary

  • Khaderbhai gives Lin a lesson on justice in a restaurant. Lin tells him about his escape from the Australian prison.
  • They walk to the sea and Khader tries to explain his understanding of morality to Lin. They have a bonding moment, then head back to the car.
  • Khader assigns Lin to a new division: the passport counterfeiting operation.
  • One day, after a workout, Abdullah gives Lin a ride on his motorcycle. He has to stop to whoop a bunch of guys' behinds out of the blue. Lin doesn't ask him any questions about it but joins in.
  • Afterward they see Lisa on the road and Lin says hello to her. She looks healthier than when they rescued her from the brothel.
  • Lisa jumps on Abdullah's motorcycle, and they take off.
  • After talking with some friends, Lin is interrupted by Ulla, who once again desperately needs his help. She promises to tell him where Karla is if he'll help, so he agrees.