THE GUIDE by R.K. Narayan

THE GUIDE

R.K. Narayan

247 pages • first pub 1958 (editions)

fiction classics adventurous challenging reflective medium-paced
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Formerly India's most corrupt tourist guide, Raju-just released from prison- seeks refuge in an abandoned temple. Mistaken for a holy man, he plays the part and succeeds so well that God himself intervenes to put Raju's newfound sanctity to the te...

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Community Reviews

3.75
based on 646 reviews

Moods

reflective: 70%

funny: 60%

lighthearted: 43%

emotional: 30%

challenging: 20%

adventurous: 16%

inspiring: 13%

sad: 13%

hopeful: 10%

relaxing: 10%

dark: 6%

informative: 6%

mysterious: 6%

tense: 3%

Pace

12% of readers chose fast
46% of readers chose medium
40% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

12% of readers chose A mix
84% of readers chose Character
4% of readers chose N/A
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

84% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Loveable characters?

34% of readers chose Yes
38% of readers chose Complicated
26% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

60% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

96% of readers chose Yes
3% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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