A review by funktious
Whereabouts by Jhumpa Lahiri

emotional reflective sad slow-paced

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

4.0

A short novella, made up of moments in a woman's life over the course of a year. Lyrical, with beautiful imagery and a whole lot of feeling - sadness, regret and loneliness. I liked that Lahiri wasn't afraid to include the negative - some moments are tinged with bitterness and jealousy which make the narrator feel more real and human.