Author

Contributions

  • Swarup, Vikas. a novel - Contributor

Publication

2008 - Scribner, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

79,500 words, Guess

Page Count

318 pages

Physical Format

Paperback

Identifiers

and 2 more

Classifications

  • DDC813/.6
  • LCCPR9499.4.S93 Q13 2008

Alternate Titles

  • Slum dog millionaire

Description

Vikas Swarup's Slumdog Millionaire unfolds the story of Ram Thomas, an uneducated orphan from the slums of Mumbai, India. The story opens with authorities, unconvinced that a slumdog could answer all twelve questions correctly on India's biggest game show, Who Will Win a Billion?, holding Ram on suspicions of cheating. Enter Smita Shah, a lawyer bent on rescuing Ram. With Smita as his listener, Ram reveals how his life experiences gave him the needed answers to win.

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  • Slumdog millionaire: a novelPaperbackScribner2008-01-01

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