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176 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140185485
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Two comic gems from the father of modern Indian fiction- available in one volume for the first time These two novels show R. K. Narayan at his best, offering enchanting tales of human absurdity that are also skillfully woven parables infused with...
Community Reviews Summary of 129 reviews
Moods
reflective 75%
lighthearted 50%
challenging 25%
dark 25%
emotional 25%
mysterious 25%
relaxing 25%
Pace
fast 25%
medium 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 25% | Character: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 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
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176 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140185485
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Two comic gems from the father of modern Indian fiction- available in one volume for the first time These two novels show R. K. Narayan at his best, offering enchanting tales of human absurdity that are also skillfully woven parables infused with...
Community Reviews Summary of 129 reviews
Moods
reflective 75%
lighthearted 50%
challenging 25%
dark 25%
emotional 25%
mysterious 25%
relaxing 25%
Pace
fast 25%
medium 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 25% | Character: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 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
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.