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

R.K. Narayan

The Dark Room

R.K. Narayan

210 pages first pub 1938 (view editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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The Dark Room by R.K. Narayan is ideal for readers drawn to introspective explorations of societal norms and personal resilience, seeking a nuanced portrayal of human relationships within a richly textured cultural backdrop.

Description

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

3.46
based on 45 reviews

Moods

emotional: 66%

reflective: 66%

sad: 66%

dark: 50%

challenging: 16%

funny: 16%

mysterious: 16%

tense: 16%


Pace

20% of readers chose fast
80% of readers chose medium
fast
medium

Plot or character driven?

20% of readers chose Plot
40% of readers chose A mix
40% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

16% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

40% of readers chose Yes
40% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

40% of readers chose Yes
40% of readers chose No
20% of readers chose N/A
Yes
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

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