Reviews

Wo ich mich finde by Jhumpa Lahiri

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

rainbowfishy's review against another edition

3.0

wish i lived in a walkable city 

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.

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.

noriam_reads's review against another edition

4.0

What a ride.

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