Discover new books on Goodreads. Sign in with Facebook Sign in options. Join Goodreads. Want to Read saving…. Want to Read Currently Reading Read. Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Diana 's review Nov 16, At first, I thought the meaning of the title is literally a slumdog who wins a million.
However after reading the whole novel, I think that Ram, the protagonist, is not just a millionaire for money, but also a millionaire for his rich life experiences. Growing up in the poorest slum in India, Ram had to go through a lot of heartbreaking events in such an early age.
The author depicts the book in a form of writing that incorporates actual events that occur in present time; so that it has a sense of realism. These characters are all part of the society who actually exists. Hatred, love, sympathy, revenge, sadness, blame, the emotions these characters show reveals an enthralling portrait of humanity. The author does not add his own fantasy or the ideal human trait into the story. There is no big hero, nor a strong protagonist who can fight off anything.
I think the author uses this coin brilliantly to show the character development of Ram. Since Ram grew up in the slum as an orphan and is therefore very lonely, he uses the coin as comfort at the beginning and a friend that can help him make decisions. But as I said, luck has nothing to do with it Swarup Sign into Goodreads to see if any of your friends have read Slumdog Millionaire. Reading Progress. Add a reference: Book Author.
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