Description
In the familiar rhythms of Malgudi, a strange and unsettling rumor takes hold: something—or someone—is preying on the town’s peace. As fear spreads and ordinary lives are pulled into the mystery, a cast of memorable characters navigates suspicion, superstition, and the thin line between imagination and reality. Blending wry humor with sharp observation, the story explores how communities respond to danger, how myths are made, and what people choose to believe when the truth is out of reach. With Rasipuram Krishnaswamy Narayan’s signature storytelling—grounded in everyday detail and humane insight—this is a suspenseful, character-driven tale that turns a local scare into a deeper meditation on human nature.
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New York, Viking P
Published Jan 1, 1961
192 pages
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Published Jan 1, 1961
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First Published
1961
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Man-eater of Malgudi by R.K. Narayan.