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saralashy's review against another edition
3.75
Good writing and bringing you into the characters lives but a bit depressing. Still beautiful
eltorothedeep's review against another edition
Such artful writing
Jhumpa Lahiri so beautifully illustrates how mundane and normal the life of an Indian immigrant to America is, but yet so unique and confused. I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
Jhumpa Lahiri so beautifully illustrates how mundane and normal the life of an Indian immigrant to America is, but yet so unique and confused. I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
lizamwalsh's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
cfurniss22's review against another edition
5.0
This book has my heart. Definitely distinctly similar to Interpreter of Maladies, but I still loved all the stories in this one. Reminded me why I enjoyed studying Lahiri so much at uni. Would highly recommend if you’re looking for short stories and/or diaspora literature.
ranireadsbooks's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
blvrread's review against another edition
4.0
I love the first story "Unaccustomed Earth" for its slow motion storytelling. It tells you the love that lives and grows in the family. The father who doesn't seem to care much, the daughter who awkwardly concerning on her dad, the beloved mother that has already gone.
However, it got slower & slower towards the later titles keeping me impatiently reading as I can already guess the ending of every short story. The titles are related somehow making it feels like there's so many repetitions of "facts" though we have so many short stories to read.
Somehow, it was a pleasant read during the first half of the pages. I love the idea of interracial society, the beautiful words written and arranged flawlessly by Lahiri.
However, it got slower & slower towards the later titles keeping me impatiently reading as I can already guess the ending of every short story. The titles are related somehow making it feels like there's so many repetitions of "facts" though we have so many short stories to read.
Somehow, it was a pleasant read during the first half of the pages. I love the idea of interracial society, the beautiful words written and arranged flawlessly by Lahiri.
amgee017's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-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
4.0
emchuah's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-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
3.75
wicked_sassy's review against another edition
4.0
The stories felt similar; although the book is a collection of short stories about characters who are (for the most part) unconnected to each other, their individual lives felt similarly patterned. There is a lot of yearning, melancholy, quiet despair in silent rooms, third culture kid struggles. But I do like stories about quiet despair. I wish her female characters could be stronger, less needy of love, but her descriptions are evocative. Overall an enjoyable book despite its flaws. More like 3.5 stars.