Comment on sty/language

The Man-eater of Malgudi is a book written by an Indian writer for an Indian audience. In that respect, individuals who are not familiar with Indian culture may miss some relevant themes and historical signifiers, as well as religious and cultural associations. However, one does not need to be familiar with any aspect of Indian culture to enjoy the story. It can stand on its own as an entertaining piece of fiction. However, Narayan is not writing fiction to entertain. He is writing literature to change. The book is charged with political and religious sentiments, and therefore, in order to understand the depth of this book, one must be familiar with Indian culture and history.