Swami and Friends by R.K. Narayan

Swami and Friends

R.K. Narayan with Dr Ahmed Helal Yasin (Translator)

334 pages first pub 1935 (editions)

fiction classics adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

Description

Narayan (the Indian writer who has been nominated for the Nobel Prize several times) demonstrates in this novel that he is a cynical writer in a humoristic humor and humorously funny. The book is filled with puffs of convoluted humor, making it a ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 69 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 100%
funny 60%
adventurous 40%
hopeful 20%
reflective 20%
relaxing 20%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | N/A: 25%

Average rating

4.14

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