BOOK REVIEW

 Title of the book-SWAMI AND FRIENDS

Author:-R.K.NARAYAN

PUBLISHER:-INDIAN THOUGHT PUBLICATION

PAGES-179

THEME-

In Swami and friends by R.K.NARAYAN we have the theme  of disobedience ,conflict,control,authority,power,rebellion and independence .Narrated in the third person by an unnamed narrator the reader realises after  reading the story that Narayan may be exploring the theme of disobedience 

The protagonist of the story is a 10-years old boy.He is an unconstrained, indiscreet ,and wicked but then also an exceptionally honest child.His character is a kid in the fullest feeling of the world.How he grows up,his mischiefs which made his family irritated ,his wonder, growing pains and innocence and many aspects are being portrayed in the novel.He lives in a universe of bossy grown-ups.He is a student at Albert Mission school.It is a British established school where importance is given to Christianity and English education.

Moral:-

The moral of Swami and Friends the book written by R.K.NARAYAN is that it reminds us about our childhood memories such as mischiefs in childhood, plucking sweetness of childhood and importance of friendship.

Own comment-

  I like the book ,as it teaches us about the importance of childhood memories ,mischiefs and friendship. I would like to suggest everyone to read this book.

BY-JAYALAXMI NAIK. (PGT CHEMISTRY)

KV.NO.1 BOLANGIR (OF)