The Guide : A Novel Paperback R. K. Narayan

What stands out about this novel is its unexpected emotional punch.

The book is illustrated with silk-screened images on thick paper.

What stands out about this novel is its refusal to tie up every loose end.

You will love the illustrated recipe index with tiny food icons.

What stands out about this novel is its raw, unvarnished truth.

The illustrated field guide inside is my favorite part of the book.

A nice touch is the illustrated copyright page with tiny animals.

This novel is a meditation on love and loss and everything in between.