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anjalisudarsan's review against another edition
4.0
I've always loved Jhumpa Lahiri's writing, and this one stole my heart yet again. Although the plot was quite different from what I was used to in the Namesake, this one was a more poetic read. She has painted a life of solitude so well, it really painted a painting in my head. I also loved how each chapter was separate from the previous ones - different scenarios, unique thoughts.
Jhumpa's writing is so precious. Beautiful
Jhumpa's writing is so precious. Beautiful
thechanelmuse's review against another edition
5.0
"Solitude: it's become my trade. As it requires a certain discipline, it's a condition I try to perfect. And yet it plagues me, it weighs on me in spite of my knowing it so well."
Originally written in Italian (Dove mi trovo), Whereabouts is a lyrical and meditative prose with 46 interconnected chapters (short vignettes) about a woman's quiet life, mundane routine, and her observation of life around her. It's written so beautifully you wish this novella was a little longer.
Originally written in Italian (Dove mi trovo), Whereabouts is a lyrical and meditative prose with 46 interconnected chapters (short vignettes) about a woman's quiet life, mundane routine, and her observation of life around her. It's written so beautifully you wish this novella was a little longer.
kimbermorgan's review against another edition
4.0
I’d like to read this again. I feel like there’s a deeper meaning that maybe I haven’t quite grasped yet. I loved the way this was written, and how much exploration existed in a space with not a lot of detail. I felt as if I knew the narrator without ever knowing her. A beautifully done piece.
lavrendy's review against another edition
4.0
Beautiful vignettes. I love when a book can reel me in with its rich scenes even if the narrative is blurry.
mirandasusan's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
celynnamarie's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
anvh_01's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Non so come spiegarlo ma questo romanzo ha un'atmosfera estiva come il film "aftersun"; malinconica e nostalgica... La nostra narratrice parla di tutto e di niente, mentre noi la accompagniamo nella sua solitudine. Mi ha piaciuto molto e sono contenta d'avere potuto leggerlo nella sua lingua originale: italiano
lottie1803's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5