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cbroughton 's review for:
Slumdog Millionaire
by Vikas Swarup
dark
medium-paced
This novel is really dark & disturbing at times, while also being heartwarming and inspirational. Arrested for suspicion of cheating on “Who Will Win a Billion”, Ram reviews gameshow footage with his lawyer and explains how he was able to answer every question correctly. I love how this book was written; each chapter is related to a different game show question. Ram shares his stories growing up in the slums of India, and demonstrates how his experiences have provided him with the knowledge to answer each question correctly. While I loved how this novel was written, I did find it a little difficult to follow at times. Most chapters (stories) in this book are interesting, but some seemed to drag a little. I can’t quite pinpoint exactly why this novel didn’t hit the mark for me. I found it just “okay” overall.