I actually read Slumdog Millionaire for the first time 2 years ago but now I re-read it as I wanted to check if I could read it with my students (aged 16). I enjoyed reading it, as it is quite witty and gives a true insight into the lives of the people living in Mumbai. Although I have never been there I have read many books and articles and watched documantaries about India Which confirmed me of the validity of the contents of Slumdog Millionaire. Do not watch the movie before you have read the book, you'll miss interesting things and want to get too much of the Bollywood trash Which the book only mentions. As for my students They also found reading SM interesting and many of them Became quite enthusiastic about finding out more about India and its people.What more can you expect?
