The Bachelor of Arts by R.K. Narayan

The Bachelor of Arts

R.K. Narayan

266 pages first pub 1937 (editions)

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"There are writers—Tolstoy and Henry James to name two—whom we hold in awe, writers—Turgenev and Chekhov—for whom we feel a personal affection, other writers whom we respect—Conrad for example—but who hold us at a long arm's length with their 'cou...

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Community Reviews Summary of 131 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 85%
reflective 71%
funny 57%
emotional 42%
relaxing 42%
hopeful 28%
inspiring 14%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 28%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 33% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.73

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