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emcbooks's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
courtneyivaska's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
jvk14's review against another edition
5.0
Cannot think of a better book the conveys this type of immigrant experience. Such a great book! Full of the sorrows and joys of life.
whitneysederberg's review against another edition
5.0
jhumpa lahiri’s writing is addictive and immersive. i am always a sucker for character driven stories, but the immaculate development here defies any need for a plot.
jdanderson16's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Continually a beautiful read about life, loss, love, and finding meaning in your presence when living the mundane
indukisreading's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
joanie23's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
redowns1022's review against another edition
4.0
The movie of this book is at least as good as the novel. I recommend both!
manha10's review against another edition
5.0
I have never felt so seen in literature or any other media format, going on to show how much representation matters. I never related to the small details and events of a story so much. Jhumpa Lahiri's book explored identity and belonging by focusing on a simple name that carried so much weight for its bearers, and I loved reading every second of it. Her beautiful and detailed writing pulled me in and didn't let me go. I was never bored even though she was detailed at times because everything felt significant. It was a slice-of-life type of story and after finishing the book I felt like I personally knew the Gangulis. I had the privilege of attending one of her panels in person and she talked about her love of Italy the panel, which was very present in the book. I related to Gogol throughout the book but also felt weirdly frustrated and guilty because of that aspect as well. Lahiri perfectly captured the nuanced immigrant experience in this book which I am very grateful for. I feel a personal connection to this story and I cannot wait to watch the movie and read more of Lahiri's books. She is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors.
constantlythinking's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0