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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
Curiously, I didn't like it as much as the film, although this could just be because I saw the film first. It's not exactly fresh enough in my mind for me to properly explain why not - I remember thinking that the romance with the prostitute seemed a little distasteful, and unrealistic. That's what I didn't like, I think - it had a curious mix of hard-core realism with some very unbelievable events. It also feels a little unpolished, perhaps. It certainly didn't grip me.
1,5⭐️
The first half was horrible, the second half was meh/okay and the ending was okay/good. Interesting idea and setting but badly executed.
The first half was horrible, the second half was meh/okay and the ending was okay/good. Interesting idea and setting but badly executed.
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Very different from the movie based on it, "Slumdog Millionaire."
I really liked this novel and am looking forward to checking out the movie adaptation - Slumdog Millionaire. This was part of my quest to read lots of books on India so we could have book club at an Indian restaurant. I thought it was a little rough for the more sensitive of the book club (life on the Mumbai streets isn't easy), so I kept going. However this is nowhere near as graphic as Kite Runner or Thousand Splendid Suns, so maybe we still could do it for book club (Maybe if it wins an Oscar:)
I like how the story is told through flashbacks at each trivia question in the "Who wants to be a millionaire" type game. It's fascinating how the twists and turns in his life led him to know all the answers.
I like how the story is told through flashbacks at each trivia question in the "Who wants to be a millionaire" type game. It's fascinating how the twists and turns in his life led him to know all the answers.
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I got through this book in two days! It was amazing. That it was so different from the movie, I think, let me enjoy them both in different ways. Although it's been a minute since I've seen the movie. Still though, a great read I'd recommend to anyone.
challenging
dark
funny
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No