The Guide

Author: R.K. Narayan
Raju’s first stop after his release from prison is the barber’s shop. Then he decides to take refuge in an abandoned temple. Raju used to be India’s most corrupt tourist guide – but now a peasant mistakes him for a holy man. Gradually, he begins to play the part…..Read More
5 Books Similar to The Guide

Train to Pakistan
“In the summer of 1947, when the creation of the state of Pakistan was formally announced, ten million people—Muslims and Hindus and Sikhs—were in flight. By the time the monsoon… Continue Reading Posted in: Classic Literature & Fiction, Historical British & Irish Literature, History, India Punjab, Indic Fiction (English)
A House for Mr Biswas
Mohun Biswas has spent his 46 years of life striving for independence. Shuttled from one residence to another after the drowning of his father, he yearns for a place he… Continue Reading Posted in: Contemporary Literature & Fiction, English Fiction, Humorous Fiction, Humorous Stories
Lady Macbeth
I am granddaughter to a king and,daughter to a prince, a wife twice over, a queen,as well. I have fought with sword and bow, and,struggled fiercely to bear my babes… Continue Reading
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.