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flipd_pages's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
foureyez's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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
4.75
envy4's review against another edition
5.0
I would recommend it to anyone who immigrated as a child or was boprn to immigrants. I felt such an intense understanding of the charcters and even though i didn't understand thier culture I understood why in a new nation they would turn to thier traditions. at times i felt like i was looking at my own life and childhood.
when_in_rome's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Soft, subtle meditations on immigration, family, and past. The feelings naturally occurring, silently rising out from under seemingly insignificant descriptions of suburbs and casual conversations. Lahiri weaves pensive spirits into your personal fabric before you have the chance to realize they’ve been sewn to your very skin.
kjkovac's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
camilleveri's review
emotional
hopeful
informative
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
hannah_94_reads's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-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
4.75
I really enjoyed the swapped between perspectives and how the story used flashback to explore character and set up important moments later on.
As a white reader I found it elucidating to discover an intimate exploration of immigrant Indian people and their children.
My only gripe is that I wished the sister had some parts of her story from her perspective.
As a white reader I found it elucidating to discover an intimate exploration of immigrant Indian people and their children.
My only gripe is that I wished the sister had some parts of her story from her perspective.
airyyyn0921's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent