R.K.Narayan surprised me with this novel. Set during the period when the Family Control propagation came into focus, this novel can shock a person as well as realize the depth of the Indian soul. Narayan in this novel tries to go with the times & is very bold in his writing. Infact, the novel involves many themes of the 1970's Indian scenario like birth control, Bollywood, … [Read more...] about #Review The Painter Of Signs by R. K. Narayan
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#Review The Talkative Man by R.K. Narayan
This book of the 'Grand Old Man Of Malgudi' was written in 1983 but still shows the simple Indian town of Malgudi in its unique rustic setting which makes the book a very pleasant read. The author in this book seems to want to focus on characters rather than incidents which helps us to put ourselves in the places of the characters portrayed by R.K.Narayan. The novel is … [Read more...] about #Review The Talkative Man by R.K. Narayan
#Review of “World of Nagaraj” by R.K.Narayan
Simplicity enables a person to understand the depths of human nature as well as the universe. R.K.Narayan's novel 'The World Of Nagaraj' just like his other books, takes the reader on a journey into the simplicity of a man's heart who is unable to comprehend the undertones of normal activities of people. At the same time, the description of an Indian town, Malgudi where all of … [Read more...] about #Review of “World of Nagaraj” by R.K.Narayan
#Review Malgudi Schooldays : Immortal Swami
Malgudi Schooldays was actually published as ‘Swami & Friends' first when R. K. Narayan first wrote the stories of his child character Swaminathan & his adventures. Most of the time we love to read books similar to our own lives & about people just like us. That’s why many school stories & novels are popular. R.K. Narayan, the creator of the character Swami … [Read more...] about #Review Malgudi Schooldays : Immortal Swami
#Review My Days : R. K. Narayan
I've been fascinated with R.K.Narayan ever since I read his novel 'The English Teacher'. The joke is, when I actually read the novel, I was not at all keen on becoming an English teacher. I was just wanting to be a History teacher as it was my pet subject & is still my pet subject undoubtedly But the moment I read 'The English Teacher', I felt something which I had never … [Read more...] about #Review My Days : R. K. Narayan