What do you "see" when you see a child scavenging from a trash can outside fastfood chains? Or when you see a child riding or travelling alone? What do you "see" when you see disabled children begging alms on the streets?
All of these and more were experienced by the hero of this fairy tale, Ram Mohammad Thomas. Who would have thought that this orphan, who's living in the slums, scavenges food, robs, and is only a waiter with no formal education, will win in a quiz show? And it is with this curiosity and doubt that unfolded his life-story that will leave you literally breathless.
One thing that this novel has proven is that undeniably, experience really is the best teacher. Without the hardships that Ram had experienced, he would not have met the people who taught him ways of life, and lead him to the experiences that had won him one billion rupees. I am also at awe of Ram's generosity for giving back the blessing and sharing it with the people whom he loves so dearly.
I'm so glad that Slumdog Millionaire did not disappoint me. I have been meaning to read this book back when the movie was shown, but it just sort of slipped out of my mind. When copies of this book are of abundance again in the bookstore I frequent, I was encouraged to buy it, after a long, long time. But I was also hesistant because I was afraid that it might disappoint me. But of course, I eventually gave in. After the first few pages, I was a little skeptic still, but Vikas really captured my attention and held on it until the whole novel ends.
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