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Interesting Facts
- The book tells the story of an orphan from the slums who wins the grand prize in a television quiz show despite lacking formal education.
- The main character, Ram Mohammad Thomas, is named to reflect the three major religions of India: Hinduism, Islam, and Christianity.
- Each chapter of the book is dedicated to one quiz question and explains how the main character learned the answer through his life experiences.
- The book was adapted into the successful film «Slumdog Millionaire», which won eight Oscars.
Date of publication: 26 July 2024
Updated: 14 November 2026
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Genre: Novel
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