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Q & A by Vikas Swarup
3.0

I was really divided on my opinion of this book. The premise was excellent and served as the basis for the wonderful film Slumdog Millionaire. This is one of the rare occasions in which I prefer the film to the book. The film had an almost magical and surreal aspect to it that the book lacks. However, I feel if I read the book first, I would like the book more than I did (but still not more than the film). Some of the stories were intriguing and well told and I was surprised by the twist before the final question. However, the coincidences seemed convoluted to me (regarding the identities of certain people in the story). I would give this 3.5 stars if Goodreads allowed. I think it is worth the time it took to read it.