The Guide by R.K. Narayan

The Guide

R.K. Narayan

196 pages first pub 1958 (editions)

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For the centennial of his birth, R. K. Narayan's most celebrated novel 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 we...

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Community Reviews

3.76
based on 655 reviews

Moods

reflective: 68%

funny: 56%

lighthearted: 40%

emotional: 31%

adventurous: 18%

challenging: 18%

hopeful: 12%

inspiring: 12%

sad: 12%

relaxing: 9%

dark: 6%

informative: 6%

mysterious: 6%

tense: 6%


Pace

11% of readers chose fast
50% of readers chose medium
38% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

11% of readers chose A mix
85% of readers chose Character
3% of readers chose N/A
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

78% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

32% of readers chose Yes
39% of readers chose Complicated
28% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

55% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
7% 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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