Title: Affecting prose by the master of the novella
Review: I really enjoyed these carefully crafted novellae. I particularly like 'Swami & Friends', which reinforced the universal forces that act upon children -- loyalty, belonging, and love. I also thought the 'Dark Room' was an excellent work, contrasting the response of an upper-class Indian housewife's ultimately failed attempt at rebellion with her husband's lack of appreciation for what he has. I highly recommend Narayan's work -- a window into Raj and post-Raj India with few peers.
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