Q & A

Style and Technique

The novel «Q & A» by Vikas Swarup is written in the genre of social drama with elements of detective and adventure. The structure of the book is a series of stories, each linked to a question on the television quiz show. The main character, Ram Mohammad Thomas, narrates his life through the lens of these questions, allowing the author to use non-linear storytelling. The language of the work is simple and accessible, making the book easy to read. Swarup employs numerous literary devices, such as flashbacks, irony, and symbolism, to highlight social issues in India, such as poverty, corruption, and the caste system. The dialogues in the book are lively and realistic, helping to deepen the understanding of the characters and their motivations.