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In "Q & A," Vikas Swarup tells the unlikely tale of an illiterate waiter who takes home the top prize on the Indian quiz show "Who Will Win a Billion," setting a record as the country’s greatest contest victor. Despite his lack of formal schooling, 18 years of street life imbues him with the savvy and instinct needed to navigate the game with confidence. However, his triumph is short-lived when he is arrested for alleged cheating, setting off a debate about the nature of knowledge, merit, and the limits of chance. With humor and keen social commentary, the novel explores how luck, learning, and the law intersect in the lives of those who rise from poverty to sudden wealth.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Vikas Swarup
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