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Really enjoyed this book. Really nice writing, great tone, good pace (a bit slow at times, but nothing too major). Built up a great connection/investment in the characters. A really beautiful exploration of identity formation and how we seek to find ourselves in others.

casspro's review against another edition

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3.0

There is a certain poetry with Lahiri's words, but you have to sacrifice dialogue for the descriptions. I didn't find the book to be as list oriented (this happened and then this happened and then this happened again) as other reviewers critiqued. It's another take on the immigrant tale, with a added emphasis on the importance of names. Names define us, both those that we choose and those that are thrust upon us; this is the thread that holds the novel together.

waynediane's review against another edition

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5.0

I really enjoyed this book. The ending a little anti-climatic, but the story line and the writing very good. Very timely immigrant story of a family - traditions and generations growing up in America. Writing style very easy reading!

ebru75's review against another edition

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emotional reflective medium-paced

5.0

tmej7's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad 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? Yes

5.0

anahosseini's review against another edition

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emotional informative inspiring 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

4.0

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