The Ramayana: A Shortened Modern Prose Version of the Indian Epic by R.K. Narayan

The Ramayana: A Shortened Modern Prose Version of the Indian Epic

R.K. Narayan

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The greatest Indian epic, one of the world's supreme masterpieces of storytelling A Penguin Classic A sweeping tale of abduction, battle, and courtship played out in a universe of deities and demons, The Ramayana is familiar to virtually every Ind...

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Moods

adventurous 88%
challenging 29%
reflective 25%
informative 18%
inspiring 18%
dark 11%
emotional 7%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 3%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 3%
sad 3%
tense 3%

Pace

fast 61%
medium 23%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 34% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 29% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 59% | No: 18% | N/A: 13% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 22% | N/A: 9%

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3.62

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