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vaish7_books's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
you_know_wh0's review against another edition
5.0
Swami and Friends by R.K. Narayan is a captivating novel that takes readers on a nostalgic journey into the life of a normal school boy. As we delve into the pages of this book, we are truly transported to another time, while also finding aspects that are relatable to our own lives today.
The characters within Swami and Friends are well-developed and endearing, making it easy to connect with them and become invested in their lives. Swami himself is a delightful protagonist, navigating the complexities of school, friendship, and his own dreams with a relatable mix of excitement and uncertainty.
Overall, Swami and Friends is a very good read. R.K. Narayan's impeccable storytelling and the universal themes explored in the novel make it a timeless masterpiece. Whether one craves a journey into the past or seeks to find echoes of their own experiences in the pages, this novel is a must-read for both young and old alike.
The characters within Swami and Friends are well-developed and endearing, making it easy to connect with them and become invested in their lives. Swami himself is a delightful protagonist, navigating the complexities of school, friendship, and his own dreams with a relatable mix of excitement and uncertainty.
Overall, Swami and Friends is a very good read. R.K. Narayan's impeccable storytelling and the universal themes explored in the novel make it a timeless masterpiece. Whether one craves a journey into the past or seeks to find echoes of their own experiences in the pages, this novel is a must-read for both young and old alike.
samyukta_24's review against another edition
5.0
This book had been in my to-read list for a long, long time and finally, after many years, I got the opportunity to read it and without doubt, it has lived up to its potential! There can never be a book like this one, with simplicity and nostalgia wrapped in every sentence and every incident relating to the innermost core of the heart.
But just reading this book is not sufficient. The television series is a perfect companion after reading R.K Narayan’s books and deserves an award of its own!
But just reading this book is not sufficient. The television series is a perfect companion after reading R.K Narayan’s books and deserves an award of its own!
thebrewedbooks's review against another edition
5.0
Easy to read book. Lucid language.
Makes you relive your childhood and takes you down on a memory lane. ✨
Makes you relive your childhood and takes you down on a memory lane. ✨
sh_ooshan's review
2.0
Maybe I was expecting too much, reading a children's book as a poorly-developed adult.
aks11's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
3.0