Reviews

The Dark Room by R.K. Narayan

sam_23_'s review

reflective

• Strong character development? No

4.5

themessyreader's review

dark emotional reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A

4.25

I understand the ending, in my mind I do. But, that doesn't mean I have to like it. Also, note that Savitri is not completely good or kind. She has her flaws, which does not change the fact that she is a victim. But she is not a complete representation of the archetype who is her namesake.

bhumiraj's review

dark emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

plathology's review

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

maninee's review

3.0

the story was well told.

armygdala's review

3.0

The Dark Room is another piece of R.K.Narayan, centered around his fictionally made town, Malgudi in Mysore.The protagonist, Savitri, is a typical 20th century Indian housewife, who is supposed to be completely devoted to her frequently unsatisfied husband,Ramani and her three children. But her free spirit sets her apart from other women. The author portrays each character, justifying the decisions they take in every situation, makes us believe that in every decision, man is guided by the morals with which they are raised up from childhood, no matter how right or wrong they could be.The book ends on a sad, but touching note,that one finds it hard to run away from the clutches of society.I recommend this book to everyone who would like to see a glimpse of how twentieth century India was.