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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 483 reviews
Moods
funny 57%
lighthearted 38%
emotional 33%
challenging 23%
adventurous 19%
inspiring 14%
relaxing 14%
hopeful 9%
informative 9%
sad 9%
dark 4%
mysterious 4%
tense 4%
Pace
slow 39%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 88% | A mix: 5% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 15%Loveable characters?
Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%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 483 reviews
Moods
funny 57%
lighthearted 38%
emotional 33%
challenging 23%
adventurous 19%
inspiring 14%
relaxing 14%
hopeful 9%
informative 9%
sad 9%
dark 4%
mysterious 4%
tense 4%
Pace
slow 39%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 88% | A mix: 5% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 15%Loveable characters?
Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%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.