The Man-Eater of Malgudi by R.K. Narayan

The Man-Eater of Malgudi

R.K. Narayan

216 pages first pub 1961 (editions)

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The Man-eater of Malgudi revolves around Nataraj, a mild-mannered owner of a small printing press, who leads a contented life with his circle of friends: a poet, a journalist, and Sastri, his assistant. One day, Vasu, a pugnacious taxidermist, mov...

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Community Reviews Summary of 127 reviews

Moods

funny 75%
reflective 75%
lighthearted 50%
challenging 25%
dark 25%
emotional 25%
mysterious 25%
relaxing 25%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 25% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.68

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