224 pages • first pub 1958 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781440623110
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 29 August 2006
Description
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 tes...
Community Reviews Summary of 357 reviews
Moods
funny 61%
emotional 38%
adventurous 30%
lighthearted 30%
hopeful 15%
inspiring 15%
sad 15%
challenging 7%
dark 7%
relaxing 7%
tense 7%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 90% | A mix: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 30%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8% | No: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
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224 pages • first pub 1958 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781440623110
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 29 August 2006
Description
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 tes...
Community Reviews Summary of 357 reviews
Moods
funny 61%
emotional 38%
adventurous 30%
lighthearted 30%
hopeful 15%
inspiring 15%
sad 15%
challenging 7%
dark 7%
relaxing 7%
tense 7%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 90% | A mix: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 30%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8% | No: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%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.