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215 pages • first pub 1957 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
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The Mystic Masseur, V.S. Naipaul's first novel, is the story of the rise and rise of Ganesh, from failed primary school teacher and struggling masseur to author, revered mystic and MBE. It is a journey memorable for it's hilarious and bewildering ...
Community Reviews Summary of 121 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 42%
dark 28%
reflective 28%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
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215 pages • first pub 1957 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The Mystic Masseur, V.S. Naipaul's first novel, is the story of the rise and rise of Ganesh, from failed primary school teacher and struggling masseur to author, revered mystic and MBE. It is a journey memorable for it's hilarious and bewildering ...
Community Reviews Summary of 121 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 42%
dark 28%
reflective 28%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.