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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Most people who knows about this book have probably already seen the movie... but I gotta say, they are completely different stories. There is no reason you wouldn't enjoy this after watching the movie. It is a really well-written book. It will make you both laugh and cry, and it has both humor and beautiful insight. I'm not a huge fan of the ending, but then again, it revealed things that made the rest of the story even better. In any case, you should read this book if you haven't already.
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Many people wish for the chance to be on a game show. Ram Mohammad Thomas, an eighteen year old waiter from Mumbai, has been lucky enough to get that chance.
Having grown up an orphan, the likelihood that Ram Mohammad Thomas would know the answers to all twelve questions is slim. Though he can speak English, Ram has never attended school, nor has he ever read the newspaper. He doesn’t know anything about English literature, sports, or geography.
Despite his lack of education, Ram Mohammad Thomas manages to work his way through all twelve questions to become the first winner of W3B’s Who Will Win a Billion?, India’s foremost gameshow.
His prize? One billion rupees.
Before he can claim his prize, however, Ram Mohammad Thomas has been accused of cheating during his time on the show. He must prove that his winnings were genuine, lest he go to prison.
After all, he’s never been to school, and he’s only a waiter boy. How could he possibly know all the correct answers?
Set against the vast cultural background that India boasts, Slumdog Millionaire is the journey of Ram Mohammad Thomas’s life as an orphan boy. As Ram recounts several moments of his life, we discover how he comes to acquire countless tidbits of information, which eventually becomes useful while he is on Who Will Win a Billion?
This book was incredibly well written. Though the timeline jumps around, it is executed in such a way that it doesn’t interrupt the flow of the story and confuse readers. The prose itself was captivating, and I often found myself pulled into the book in such a way that I haven’t been in a long time. Ram’s narration is beautiful, despite the heartbreak that some of his tales bring.
Not only was the writing wonderful, but the characters were great as well. Ram serves as an amazing narrator, instilling emotion in readers throughout the novel. You can’t help but feel hopeful for Salim, Ram’s best friend. Your heart will break for Gudiya, the girl in the chawl whom Ram calls sister, and Nita, the girl Ram falls in love with.
This book will break your heart and put it back together again in so many wonderful ways. If you’re looking for a captivating read with amazing characters and beautiful prose, then I highly recommend that you read this book.
Having grown up an orphan, the likelihood that Ram Mohammad Thomas would know the answers to all twelve questions is slim. Though he can speak English, Ram has never attended school, nor has he ever read the newspaper. He doesn’t know anything about English literature, sports, or geography.
Despite his lack of education, Ram Mohammad Thomas manages to work his way through all twelve questions to become the first winner of W3B’s Who Will Win a Billion?, India’s foremost gameshow.
His prize? One billion rupees.
Before he can claim his prize, however, Ram Mohammad Thomas has been accused of cheating during his time on the show. He must prove that his winnings were genuine, lest he go to prison.
After all, he’s never been to school, and he’s only a waiter boy. How could he possibly know all the correct answers?
Set against the vast cultural background that India boasts, Slumdog Millionaire is the journey of Ram Mohammad Thomas’s life as an orphan boy. As Ram recounts several moments of his life, we discover how he comes to acquire countless tidbits of information, which eventually becomes useful while he is on Who Will Win a Billion?
This book was incredibly well written. Though the timeline jumps around, it is executed in such a way that it doesn’t interrupt the flow of the story and confuse readers. The prose itself was captivating, and I often found myself pulled into the book in such a way that I haven’t been in a long time. Ram’s narration is beautiful, despite the heartbreak that some of his tales bring.
Not only was the writing wonderful, but the characters were great as well. Ram serves as an amazing narrator, instilling emotion in readers throughout the novel. You can’t help but feel hopeful for Salim, Ram’s best friend. Your heart will break for Gudiya, the girl in the chawl whom Ram calls sister, and Nita, the girl Ram falls in love with.
This book will break your heart and put it back together again in so many wonderful ways. If you’re looking for a captivating read with amazing characters and beautiful prose, then I highly recommend that you read this book.
4/5*
What a ride! The anticipation of this ending was just built so well. This book shows you that a true act of kindness can lead you far in life, even in moments of struggles and sadness.
What a ride! The anticipation of this ending was just built so well. This book shows you that a true act of kindness can lead you far in life, even in moments of struggles and sadness.
Havn't seen the movie. Thoroughly impressed by this novel, and see why it moved to the screen. Portrayal of a different culture is made accessible and engaging.
I waited a while after reading this book to process everything I was thinking.
I very much liked the narrative structure of this book - it kept my attention, and was in sync with the writing. The time jumps in the narrator's story were handled well, and were clear enough that the reader could easily follow what was going on and keep track of what had happened. While some of the "twists" at the end felt forced, they fit into the pace of the story, and were interesting enough that it was forgivable.
My main problem with this book was the narrator's romantic relationship. It felt shallow and underdeveloped to me, inserted as much for the sake of a romantic relationship as for character development. I hate to compare the book to the movie, but in this instance, I felt that the personal relationship between the parallel characters in the movie felt more compelling and believable than the one in the book.
I very much liked the narrative structure of this book - it kept my attention, and was in sync with the writing. The time jumps in the narrator's story were handled well, and were clear enough that the reader could easily follow what was going on and keep track of what had happened. While some of the "twists" at the end felt forced, they fit into the pace of the story, and were interesting enough that it was forgivable.
My main problem with this book was the narrator's romantic relationship. It felt shallow and underdeveloped to me, inserted as much for the sake of a romantic relationship as for character development. I hate to compare the book to the movie, but in this instance, I felt that the personal relationship between the parallel characters in the movie felt more compelling and believable than the one in the book.
I must be the only person in my family that has not seen Slumdog Millionaire, but instead read the book it is based on. Still haven't watched the movie. It was a fun read, I like the series of short stories told not quite in chronological order but in a way that makes sense. Giving it a 3.5.