What is the narrator point of view in the book, The Mimic Men: A Novel?

Because the novel is structured as Singh’s memoir, it is told entirely from Singh’s perspective. However, there are significant divisions among the various perspectives that Singh holds at different points in his life. The narrative itself is technically told entirely from the perspective of the 40-year-old Singh who is looking back on his life as he writes his memoir. However, this Singh explores the various perspectives of his younger selves. For example, as a boy, Singh harbored a disdain towards those who lived in poverty on Isabella, but as a man, he worked to help improve life for people on Isabella. Singh contemplates his acquired wisdom over the years and considers it alongside the previous events and attitudes of his life.

The narrative also attempts to explore the perspectives of other characters through Singh’s knowledge and understanding of them. Supporting characters such as Sandra, Singh’s father, Cecil, and Browne play key roles in Singh’s story and his understanding of the world, and Singh represents these characters with keen observation and compassionate understanding. Although Singh’s relationships with these people were often strained, Singh provides generous information regarding their backgrounds and personal narratives, and this gives the reader indirect insights into these character’s experiences.