The Dark Room by R.K. Narayan
The Dark Room

R.K. Narayan

The Dark Room

R.K. Narayan

210 pages first pub 1938 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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It is still a man's world in the Indian town of Malgudi, where Savitri has submissively endured more than her fair share of humiliations in a long-standing marriage. When her husband insists on employing an elegant female in his company, however, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 43 reviews

Moods

dark 75%
emotional 75%
sad 75%
reflective 50%
mysterious 25%
tense 25%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 33% | Character: 33% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.41

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