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MALGUDI DAYS, R.K. Narayan Paperback – 11 December 2019

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    11 December 2019
  7. ISBN-10
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About the Author

R. K. Narayan (1906–2001), born and educated in India, was the author of fourteen novels, numerous short stories and essays, a memoir, and three retold myths. His work, championed by Graham Greene, who became a close friend, was often compared to that of Dickens, Chekhov, Faulkner, and Flannery O'Connor, among others. October 10, 2006, is the centennial of Narayan's birth.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 8185986177
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ INDIAN THOUGHT PUBLICATIONS; 1st edition (11 December 2019); INDIAN THOUGHT PUBLICATIONS
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 97 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9788185986173
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8185986173
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 years and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 500 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 14.3 x 2.4 x 21.7 cm
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  • Generic Name ‏ : ‎ Books
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Customers appreciate the book's light and small stories, written in beautiful language that makes it easy to read. Moreover, the book serves as an excellent introduction to R.K. Narayan's writing, with heartwarming tales that help readers escape from daily life. Additionally, customers praise its timeless classic charm, with one noting how it takes them back to a specific period, and they find the characters feel almost real. Customers also find it suitable for children, particularly those aged 11-yr-old, and consider it good value for money.

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95 customers mention "Story quality"87 positive8 negative

Customers enjoy the stories in this book, describing them as light and small, with each one being different.

"Malgudi Days by R.K. Narayan is a beautifully crafted collection of short stories that introduces readers to the charming and vibrant town of Malgudi..." Read more

"Few stories in this book are well written and very interesting. You will surely like this book at least a few stories for sure." Read more

"...is a very good book if you want to try something very light and freshen up your mind...." Read more

"Great storyteller! One of the classics 🔥 Malgudi days 💙..." Read more

61 customers mention "Language quality"54 positive7 negative

Customers praise the book's language, noting its beautiful and simple style that makes it easy to read.

"...With its warm simplicity and sharp insight into human relationships and societal norms, Malgudi Days is a book that resonates long after you’ve..." Read more

"It is a really nice and classic book but on the page it says there is 97 pages even though the book has around 350 pagez" Read more

"Few stories in this book are well written and very interesting. You will surely like this book at least a few stories for sure." Read more

"...So I highly recommend it as a light read especially to get out of your reading slum" Read more

30 customers mention "Book for kids"30 positive0 negative

Customers find this book suitable for children, particularly 11-yr-olds, and enjoy reading it, with one customer noting it takes them back to their childhood.

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"...It's an excellent book for parents who want their children to know that life can be simple yet beautiful without the sophisticated gadgets around...." Read more

"...Very interesting and beautiful writing and everything inside will keep you reading...." Read more

"Excited to read. Quality was average. Delivery was lazy. Book was wrapped in a thin sheet of plastic." Read more

22 customers mention "Heartwarming stories"22 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the heartwarming stories in the book, which help them escape from daily life, with one customer noting its sharp insight into human relationships.

"...With its warm simplicity and sharp insight into human relationships and societal norms, Malgudi Days is a book that resonates long after you’ve..." Read more

"...Some chapters like Ishwaran and Astrologers day were amazing." Read more

"...about the book was the sheer simplicity of the words to describe the hidden human emotions...." Read more

"...Some stories are very touching, and interesting at the same time...." Read more

18 customers mention "Readability"18 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, praising it as a wonderful outcome from Indian literature and a perfect introduction to R. K. Narayan's writing, with one customer noting it contains thirty-two stories of sheer excellence.

"...It’s a perfect introduction to R.K. Narayan's writing and an essential read for anyone who appreciates storytelling at its finest. Highly recommended!" Read more

"Greatest Book This is one of the unforgettable Books of India by the legendary writer R.K. Narayana...." Read more

"...Reader can’t leave this without taking its end. Has wonderful outcome from Indian literature." Read more

"It is a book of collection of short stories. It describes about the old India and antique English language is used...." Read more

15 customers mention "Classic content"15 positive0 negative

Customers praise this book as a timeless classic with good old world charm, and one customer mentions how it takes them back to a specific period.

"It is a really nice and classic book but on the page it says there is 97 pages even though the book has around 350 pagez" Read more

"What can I say. It's a classic. I bought it for my son. Received it in a day and book print, quality etc are as good as expected" Read more

"This book is one of the classics and anyone who loves reading but doesnt find time for a full fledged novel can stick to these short stories...." Read more

"Book is an all time classic. Got it for 80 INR. A little correction Amazon. This book contains over 300 pages, not 246." Read more

14 customers mention "Value for money"14 positive0 negative

Customers find the book offers good value for money.

"...to me buying some books having high price better try this one low price,but great stories..............take this priceless book for a low price..." Read more

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10 customers mention "Character development"10 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, noting that the characters seem almost real.

"...The plots as well as the characters are universal, and relatable with respect to every time and space.❤🌸..." Read more

"...And among such writers is RK Narayan . Each character in the story is simple yet Narayan has made them lively adding his wonderful sense of humour..." Read more

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  • Bhavna G.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommended
    Reviewed in India on 16 November 2024
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    Malgudi Days by R.K. Narayan is a beautifully crafted collection of short stories that introduces readers to the charming and vibrant town of Malgudi. Through its pages, Narayan takes us on a journey into the lives of ordinary people, each with their own unique tales of joy, sorrow, humor, and wisdom.With its warm simplicity and sharp insight into human relationships and societal norms, Malgudi Days is a book that resonates long after you’ve finished reading. It’s a perfect introduction to R.K. Narayan's writing and an essential read for anyone who appreciates storytelling at its finest. Highly recommended!
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Good quality Amazing Stories.....
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Good for kids
    Reviewed in India on 3 November 2024
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  • The book is fabulous. The characters involved etc. all are very good. The book is worth about the cover, page quality and text
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Book is worth
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    This book is fabulous. The page quality, text and cover etc. everything is 👍👍👍.It is a must read one.
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    The book is fabulous. The characters involved etc. all are very good. The book is worth about the cover, page quality and text
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    Reviewed in India on 25 October 2024
    This book is fabulous. The page quality, text and cover etc. everything is 👍👍👍.It is a must read one.
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  • Deepa
    4.0 out of 5 stars The book has more pages than shown
    Reviewed in India on 11 May 2024
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    classic book but on the page it says there is 97 pages even though the book has around 350 pagez
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    5.0 out of 5 stars A class apart
    Reviewed in India on 5 October 2024
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  • Pi
    3.0 out of 5 stars Gem of a book
    Reviewed in India on 21 August 2018
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    I am giving 3 stars for the condition of the book and not for the content. For the content, 6 stars out of 5. R.K.Narayan needs no introduction and his stories are world famous. I have been a big fan of his work since childhood so wanted to buy the whole malgudi stories. Since there as are two books on Amazon on malgudi .viz. Malguid days and Malgudi adventures. I was confused which one to buy and there no pics or reviews to help regarding it. So here i am writing just to help regarding that if someone else has the same doubt. I am attaching the book cover and their table of contents pic to help with your decision.

    Now about the condition of the book, the book i received had some dirt mark on the cover and had a line drawn from marker on it. I could have replaced but the book mostly remains out of stock so didn't help much. Have a good look when you get yours.
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    Reviewed in India on 21 August 2018
    I am giving 3 stars for the condition of the book and not for the content. For the content, 6 stars out of 5. R.K.Narayan needs no introduction and his stories are world famous. I have been a big fan of his work since childhood so wanted to buy the whole malgudi stories. Since there as are two books on Amazon on malgudi .viz. Malguid days and Malgudi adventures. I was confused which one to buy and there no pics or reviews to help regarding it. So here i am writing just to help regarding that if someone else has the same doubt. I am attaching the book cover and their table of contents pic to help with your decision.

    Now about the condition of the book, the book i received had some dirt mark on the cover and had a line drawn from marker on it. I could have replaced but the book mostly remains out of stock so didn't help much. Have a good look when you get yours.
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  • August Party
    3.0 out of 5 stars ジュンパ・ラヒリはナラヤンが好き？！
    Reviewed in Japan on 26 November 2008
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    この本(1982年刊)の前書きでナラヤンは「小説を書き終えるとき、もう二度と小説を書くまい、と心に誓う」のだと書いている。そして小説とは違い「短編小説を書くことは作家にとって楽しみな気晴らしである」と。僕には少々意外な感じもしたけれども、それではナラヤンの短編小説が、軽く読み飛ばせる軽い書き物かというと必ずしもそうではなく、小説よりも神経を集中して読む必要があった。

    　この『マルグディの日々』に収められた短編は、ぼくにどこかディッケンズの小説にあるリアリズムとヒューマニティを連想させた。それをインド味にしたてているのだけれども、僕がナラヤンに惹かれるところは、そのような世知辛い世の中と心温まる人情というよりも、人間の不条理にたいするヒンデゥ的寛容さのなだと最近思い始めていて、残念ながらそういうものにこの本ではあまりおめにかかれない(しかし、日本人にとってかなり分かりにくいカーストについて非常に納得のいく短編がある)。

    ところで僕の買ったペンギン文庫版には今や人気作家であるジュンパ・ラヒリの緒言が添えられている。ジュンパ・ラヒリがナラヤンについてどういう感じをもっているのか、はなはだ興味のあるところだ。ジュンパ・ラヒリの文章は、ナラヤンの小説世界への温かくこころのこもった誘惑であるのだけれども(どんな忙しい人でも一日に十数分をさくことで、ここに収められた短編小説を一ヶ月で読め、ナラヤンの素晴らしい小説に出会えるという)、故郷を喪失し漂流する人間のより所として愛を描くジュンパ・ラヒリは、ナラヤンが実に丹念にマルグディという空想の街・故郷を描きこんでゆくことへの驚きを述べているのが何ともジュンパ・ラヒリらしく印象深い。そして、ここはもう一度丁寧に読み返したいと思っているが、なぜナラヤンはタミル語ではなく、英語で小説書いているのかについて考察を進めている。外国語である英語で小説を書き続けるナラヤン、故郷の言葉を失って英語作家として成功しているジュンパ・ラヒリ。僕は、ふと村上春樹だって英語で小説を書けばもっと面白いのにと思った。
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  • C. E. Stevens
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, deceptively complex stories
    Reviewed in the United States on 19 July 2015
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    I had the good fortune to read Malgudi Days a few weeks ago while traveling in India for the first time ... I certainly cannot claim to be an expert on India, but I felt like Malgudi Days captured the spirit of India in a few short pages at a time better than thousand page tomes or hours-long miniseries ever possibly could. The hope and heartbreak of the common man and woman (although, unfortunately, the woman's perspective usually takes the back seat), the constant teetering on the knife's edge between riches and ruin, the cruel twists of fate ... although there is something concise and light about Narayan's writing style, many if not most of the stories have a rather dark side to them. In spite of this, the stories are compelling page-turners, as the reader immerses him- or herself into the charismatic town of Malgudi, which itself is arguably the main protagonist of this work.

    Despite the short length of the stories, taken as a whole there is a kind of haunting beauty--despite the grit and calamity--that sticks with the reader long after they finish this work. Compelling, unforgettable, vibrant and yet tinged by a hint of sadness ... a bit like India itself, dare I say?
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  • Caren Jopia
    4.0 out of 5 stars Perfect gift!
    Reviewed in the United Arab Emirates on 19 April 2024
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    Bought this as a present to my Indian colleague and she’s very excited to read it!
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  • MoNa
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in Canada on 11 June 2020
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    Great book
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  • mag
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 July 2015
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    A great little book to take along anywhere. A compilation of fascinating, short stories that are sure to leave one thinking and pondering much longer on each story. Wonderfully written with minimum emotional words, sharp descriptions. A benign observer's view of ordinary lives narrated without judgement. Highly recommended reading.
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