Shantaram Chapter 7 Summary

  • Prabaker and Lin head back to Bombay. On their way, Prabaker has arranged for a prostitute for Lin. Lin isn't interested, but Prabaker has already paid a deposit, so they go take a look.
  • She shows off her fat, which is the epitome of sexiness for Prabaker.
  • Lin lets Prabaker take advantage of the cash deposit, if you catch our drift, and goes back to their room.
  • Lin is super-happy with his experience, and they decide to go celebrate at a dive bar.
  • The drinkers take turns singing songs, and Lin sings "You Really Got Me" by the Kinks.
  • On their way back into town they get jumped and robbed. Lin loses every single cent, and they decide to sell Lin's watch to pay for the hotel room and their train back to Bombay.
  • Because his tourist visa was stolen, Lin can no longer stay in his hotel.
  • Prabaker to the rescue; Lin's buddy and two friends, Johnny Cigar and Raju, announce that he's welcome in the zhopadpatti, the slum where they live.
  • Lin and Prabaker confirm their date to go to the Standing Babas' hashish den a few days later.