A Tiger for Malgudi by R.K. Narayan

A Tiger for Malgudi

R.K. Narayan

160 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)

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A venerable tiger, old and toothless now, looks back over his life from cubhood and early days roaming wild in the Indian jungle. Trapped into a miserable circus career as 'Raja the magnificent', he is then sold into films (co-starring with a beef...

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Community Reviews Summary of 95 reviews

Moods

reflective 66%
adventurous 50%
challenging 33%
emotional 33%
funny 33%
inspiring 33%
lighthearted 33%
sad 33%
dark 16%
hopeful 16%
mysterious 16%
tense 16%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 33%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | Plot: 20% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.83

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