 Critics have noted that Narayan 's writings tend to be more descriptive and less analytical ; the objective style , rooted in a detached spirit , providing for a more authentic and realistic narration . His attitude , coupled with his perception of life , provided a unique ability to fuse characters and actions , and an ability to use ordinary events to create a connection in the mind of the reader . A significant contributor to his writing style was his creation of Malgudi , a stereotypical small town , where the standard norms of superstition and tradition apply . 
