Reviews

Whereabouts by Jhumpa Lahiri

chamomileon's review against another edition

5.0

I loveeeed this book, I’m already so excited to return to it.

I love how it starts with a death that feels distant yet personal and ends with so much life that feels both distant and close. Also love the idea that a book that’s so contemplative ends by saying it’s all about moving.

  so many really interesting things to think about in this book!! it’s so observant and transient and I love that combination, it works so well here. a beautifully written series of deep dives into the simplest moments. this book feels like taking a long walk through a new neighborhood on a brisk day but also like reading in a cozy nook. which is to say I highly recommend it lol

megscorner's review against another edition

informative reflective medium-paced

3.0

leighgoodmark's review against another edition

4.0

Not at all my usual kind of book-it’s more an extended character sketch than a novel. But Jhumpa Lahiri is such a wonderful writer and I enjoy being immersed in her language.

annaond's review against another edition

funny reflective relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

gamal_saadeddin's review against another edition

3.0

تنفيذ متواضع لفكرة جميلة.

maddiezuschlag's review against another edition

4.0

4/5

Lovely short stories about observations. I need to romanticize my everyday life more.

raalux's review against another edition

4.0

Beautifully written and at times heart-wrenching 

rogier_vdw's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Geweldig. Wat een innovatieve vertelling. Dit is een boek waar ik nog vaak naar terug hoop te keren. 
Lahiri weet de onbeschrijfbare kleine gevoelsnuances in het leven in simpele woorden te vatten en te verbinden aan grotere themas. Een onverwachte parel. Het is wel een boek waar je je aan moet overgeven. Als dat je lukt dan kun je je verliezen in het zelfbewust zijn van een ander, vaak herkenbaar als dat van jezelf. Onverwacht krachtig in al haar eenvoud.

annalaytham's review against another edition

4.0

Love the gentle, poetic descriptions of what it is to be human. Lahiri captures solitude, shame, grief with such beauty.

parmyrap's review against another edition

reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A

5.0

Lahiri never disappoints, really resonates with feeling lost and disillusioned. Something about solitude, something something grieving the life you live, still romantic and gentle