Scan barcode
A review by margaret_bookerby
同名人 by Jhumpa Lahiri
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Medium paced, my ass. This book was very slow and hard for me to get into, but I have several friends who loved it. So maybe it just hit me the wrong way? I really respect Lahiri and loved The Lowland. I found this one to be profoundly depressing and mundane. Particularly the romantic relationships were very formulaic and predictable. I also hate that the sister was not given more of a prominent role in the story.
Moderate: Toxic relationship