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Literary Fiction · HopefulA waiter from the slums wins a quiz show, and is accused of cheating
Q & A
by Vikas Swarup
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What it is about
Ram Mohammad Thomas, a young waiter from Mumbai, wins a billion rupees on a quiz show and is arrested for cheating. In prison he explains how each answer came from his life. Swarup’s 2005 novel inspired Slumdog Millionaire.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy literary fiction that puts character and language first, with a hopeful mood and a fast pace. It is an easy read.
Themes: Poverty · Luck · India
Screen adaptation
Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
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