#21755
Mentioned in 2 episodes
Q&a
Book • 2009
Q & A tells the story of Ram Mohammad Thomas, a young orphan who wins India's biggest quiz show, 'Who Will Win a Billion?
' Despite his victory, he is arrested and accused of cheating.
Through a series of flashbacks, Ram explains to his lawyer how various experiences in his life provided him with the answers to the quiz show questions.
The novel explores themes of destiny, luck, and personal dedication, set against the backdrop of modern India with its complexities of poverty, corruption, and resilience.
' Despite his victory, he is arrested and accused of cheating.
Through a series of flashbacks, Ram explains to his lawyer how various experiences in his life provided him with the answers to the quiz show questions.
The novel explores themes of destiny, luck, and personal dedication, set against the backdrop of modern India with its complexities of poverty, corruption, and resilience.
Mentioned by
Mentioned in 2 episodes
Mentioned by 
Debbie Millman as 
Adrian Tomine 's latest book, a collection of questions and answers from his readers.
Debbie Millman as Adrian Tomine 's latest book, a collection of questions and answers from his readers.
30 snips
Adrian Tomine
Mentioned by Nicholas Gordon as the author's debut novel, adapted into the film Slumdog Millionaire.
Vikas Swarup, "The Girl with the Seven Lives" (Simon & Schuster India, 2024)
