The Guide by R.K Narayan


 Yet  Another  Tale  From  Malgudi

He felt that all the time had come for him to be serious-to attach values to his own words

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A flawless story woven around deeply flawed characters. This book is a simple, genius, tragic, and thoroughly Indian. Must read.


Raju had always been a corrupt man. He had a normal childhood, a normal lifestyle and had just taken over the Shop from his father. One thing Raju was good at was public speaking, this earned him the job of a guide. He was later known all throughout by the name "Railway Raju".

His job required him to meet dozens of people every day. One such encounter with a couple whom he received as a tourist completely changed the course of his life. He fell in love with the lady (Rosie). The couple didn't have a good relationship. All they did was occasional talking, they were a couple only in the eyes of society. Rosie was born to a family with a lineage of dace. The very idea of Rosie Dancing was what disrupted the relationship. Rosie's husband, Marco had no respect for dance. Rosie valued her passion worth more than her life but to Marco, it was nothing more than a mere street performance. Raju Utilised the misunderstanding between the couple to get one step closer to Rosie. He seduced her away from her husband, but this came with a very heavy price to pay. Raju's interest in Rosie was exponentially increasing, which tragically led to him losing his shop. Eventually, everything turned against him and Raju was no longer a guide. 


What were the circumstances that drew Raju closer to Rosie every day? 
How did Raju's life change after he finally won Rosie? What were the circumstances that put Raju behind the bars? Why did he turn into a sage in the end? These questions sure are very cheeky, so go grab this book and this Enjoy the Novel for yourself.


Enriched with Indian Culture, Decorated by the notion of Love, Filled with passion. A Perfect Blend Of Tradition, Culture, Passion, Impression, Expression, Faith, Martyrdom...
An art by a wonderful craftsman

More about the Book:

Author  R.K Narayan
Country  India
Language  English
Genre  Philosophical Novel
Publisher  Viking Press(US)   Methun(UK)
Publication Date  1958

Ratings
3.9/5  Goodreads

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