The book shows the life of its main character, a Polish priest who settles down in the slums of Calcutta to help its people and serve the society. Also displayed is the life of a rich American doctor, who joins the main protogonist and helps him. The book is touching and shows the life of the poorest of the poorest. | ||
Plot & Themes Tone of book? - thoughtful Time/era of story - 1960's-1970's Poverty, surviving Yes Kind of living: - general poverty story Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book Main Character Gender - Male Profession/status: Age: - 40's-50's Ethnicity/Nationality Main Adversary Identity: - none Setting How much descriptions of surroundings? - 8 () Asia/Pacific Yes Asian country: - India City? Yes City: - dirty, grimy (like New York) Writing Style Amount of dialog - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog |