Slumdog Millionaire by Vikas Swarup

Slumdog Millionaire

Vikas Swarup

333 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective fast-paced

Description

Q&A - renamed Slumdog Millionaire after the Oscar-winning film based on the book - is a beguiling blend of high comedy, drama, and romance that reveals how we know what we know, not just about trivia, but about life itself.Vikas Swarup's spect...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,068 reviews

Moods

adventurous 71%
emotional 64%
dark 42%
sad 42%
tense 35%
inspiring 33%
reflective 31%
hopeful 29%
challenging 22%
funny 19%
informative 14%
lighthearted 12%
mysterious 12%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 48%
medium 38%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 42% | A mix: 30% | Character: 26% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 62% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 57% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.8

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