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Q & A : Slumdog Millionaire

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Slumdog's hero's journey through India's underbelly.

This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to experience a gripping and emotional journey of a young boy from the Indian slums who rises up against all odds. With each question that Ram Mohammad answers on the TV show, his tumultuous life's story unfolds, revealing the harsh realities and cultural richness of modern India. The unique and distinctive feature of this book is its ability to seamlessly weave together humor, tragedy, and joy to create a thought-provoking masterpiece. The book will leave users feeling uplifted, yet heartbroken, and in absolute awe of the strength and resilience of the human spirit.

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Q & A : Slumdog Millionaire

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ISBN: 9780552775427
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: $10.62
Authors: Vikas Swarup
Date of Publication: 2005-04-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction, Drama, Contemporary, Romance
Goodreads rating: 4.01
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Former tiffinboy Ram Mohammad Thomas has just got twelve questions correct on a TV quiz-show to win a cool one billion rupees. But he is brutally slung in prison on suspicion of cheating. Because how can a kid from the slums know who Shakespeare was, unless he is pulling a fast one.In the order of the questions on the show, Ram tells us which amazing adventures in his street-kid life gave him the answers. From orphanages to brothels, gangsters to beggar-masters, and into the homes of Bollywood's rich and famous, Ram's story is brimming with the chaotic comedy, heart-stopping tragedy and tear-inducing joyousness of modern India.
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Slumdog's hero's journey through India's underbelly.

This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to experience a gripping and emotional journey of a young boy from the Indian slums who rises up against all odds. With each question that Ram Mohammad answers on the TV show, his tumultuous life's story unfolds, revealing the harsh realities and cultural richness of modern India. The unique and distinctive feature of this book is its ability to seamlessly weave together humor, tragedy, and joy to create a thought-provoking masterpiece. The book will leave users feeling uplifted, yet heartbroken, and in absolute awe of the strength and resilience of the human spirit.

  • Exclusive Books Boeke Prize (2006)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.