Reviews

A Temporary Matter by Jhumpa Lahiri

mbichaela's review

fast-paced

2.5

ENG
While this was an emotional read, I believe the key to their relationship was communication, which they hugely lacked. 

morgcailie's review

emotional reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

I mentally cannot overcome this.

rileyhow's review

4.0

I cried. This story is so good.

diegolopez's review

challenging emotional reflective sad slow-paced

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

5.0

A great, short story that holds a lot of meaning about marriage, grief, and acceptance. 
Would highly recommend!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Miscarriage, Grief, and Child death

Moderate: Death of parent

clintasha's review

5.0

OH MY GOD

shadesofliterary's review

read for school

taysmith95's review

dark emotional reflective sad fast-paced

5.0

millie_blue's review

emotional reflective fast-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child death and Grief

luna_granger's review

dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.0

eggsread's review

3.0

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