The Painter of Signs by R.K. Narayan

The Painter of Signs

R.K. Narayan

153 pages first pub 1976 (editions)

fiction classics adventurous slow-paced

Description

For Raman the sign painter, life is a familiar and satisfying routine. A man of simple, rational ways, he lives with his pious aunt and prides himself on his creative work. But all that changes when he meets Daisy, a thrillingly independent young ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 101 reviews

Moods

emotional 71%
reflective 28%
adventurous 14%
challenging 14%
funny 14%
relaxing 14%
tense 14%

Pace

slow 44%
medium 44%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 87% | A mix: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | No: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.31

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