Reviews

Slumdog Millionaire by Vikas Swarup

gilliangaskill's review against another edition

4.0

This book would have gotten five stars from me if it weren’t for the rampant homophobia throughout the first half. This may have been acceptable at one time, but it certainly did not age well. The author seems to believe that “homosexual” is synonymous with “pedophile”.

kukkale's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

emily_stapylton's review

3.0

Loved how each chapter was relevant to each question of the game show. The ending ties everything up nicely.
I did get a bit confused on the time line as it's not told chronological

annhorchata's review against another edition

challenging emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

peetutemonen's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny mysterious sad fast-paced

sarahlreadseverything's review against another edition

5.0

One of my favourite books of the modern age, on my 5th or 6th reread (found it long before Slumdog Millionare was even a twinkle in Danny Boyle's eye). Brilliantly compelling and beautifully tied together, I'd recommend this read to anyone.

kangokaren's review

4.0

So good...Good book for adults, but not kids under 17.

noorabstraktio's review against another edition

emotional hopeful fast-paced

3.5

lillyhenry's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

Slumdog Millionaire the book- not as good as the movie. The book often felt disjointed and the timeline/ages of Ram were not explicitly explained enough for me to follow along well enough. But the premise of the book itself was great! The sexual content was a little weird, very man focused, but I suppose that's all books are.

However, the two main twists in the last twenty pages did not feel deserved or earned it felt thrown out of no where and out of place- very Bollywood though nonetheless

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual content

alice_wonders's review against another edition

4.0

The original "Slumdog Millionaire" about Ram Mohammad Thomas's life experiences, told in flashbacks, that lead up to his appearance on a popular tv quiz show - Who Wants to Win a Billion?