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Interpreter of Maladies / The Namesake
Jhumpa Lahiri took the literary world by storm when her debut collection, Interpreter of Maladies, won the Pulitzer Prize in 2000. The collection was followed by her best-selling and critically acclaimed novel The Namesake—a finely wrought, deeply movingfamily drama. Presenting these works together here, this edition displays Lahiri’s enormous talent as a storyteller....more
Hardcover, 528 pages
Published
November 15th 2010
by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
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I'll be honest: didn't like Interpreter of Maladies on the first-go. I had read The Namesake first and was spoiled by the experience. When I went to Interpreter I couldn't get through it because it felt like I was being cheated, given the window display when I knew that there was more behind the counter. I had that knowledge because I had read a full-length, in depth display of the author's narrative power. As the old adage goes in programming: the end-user is an idiot and that idiot was me. The...more
This book of short stories, assigned for my book club, won the Pulitzer Prize. At first I didn't really care for it and was a little nonplussed that I wouldn't be over-the-moon about a book of that stature. But I kept reading and felt attracted to the main characters in each story. Each was deeply steeped in their Indian culture and in some way struggling to integrate themselves into their lives be it in India or as immigrants. During the book club meeting discussion, I began to realize that in...more
If I were to grade these stories I would give them an "A"! They are well written, they are multi-layered with issues that leave you thinking and provide a lot of topics for discussion. Arranged marriages, cultural clashes, and universal themes of how we treat each other are all dealt with in a very sensitive manner. I did not give it 5 stars because I felt there was a formula that she followed for each story that made them feel like a homework assignment. However, she did an excellent job on her...more
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I adored this book. Each story was a gem. I learned much about Indian culture in these well told stories. Lahiri is a fabulous writer and truly deserved the Pulitzer Prize for this collection. In that my partner is Pakistani, my interest was heightened in the subject matter. I hope to read more of her works in the future.
I really liked the short stories and it's a wonderful collection, excellent reading. As for the namesake, it's a delight to read this novel, story about immigration and clash between two cultures....A son that has an identity crisis"ABCD" American Born Confused Desis. His parents clings to their Ethnic Background and traditions.
One of the best collection of short stories I've read. It has a beautiful flow of narration and it also lets the reader to interpret the 'maladies' mentioned in the stories in his own way. My favorite was the 'real Durwan'.
I usually don't like to read collections of short stories, but this one is so highly regarded -- and I liked "The Namesake" so much, I decided to read this one. Each story is compelling, well-written and enjoyable.
I love Jhumpa Lahiri's writing but I have to confess that I'm a bigger fan of "Interpreter of Maladies" than "The Namesake." I loved her debut collection and wished I could mark it as such.
Lahiri is a wonderful storyteller whose style is simple, concise and revealing. She is as good an interpreter of cultural perspective as Mr. Das, who is the interpreter of maladies.
The author is one of my favorites. She writes in a lyrical manner. Her detail to mundane items makes you appreciate the little things in life.
I don't like to read short stories; however this collection felt weaves together. Anyone who likes the Namesake will enjoy this book.
Jhumpa's was able to capture the little things, myriads of emotions very well. Her writing is simple and engaging.
I don't generally read or like short stories but I really liked this collection. The author is so good.
It has been a long time since I enjoyed short stories so much. Instant grasp of interest and never lets go.
the interpreter of maladies is my FAVORITE book. a series of short stories that work beautifully togehter
Very insightful compilation of short stories. Once again Jhumpa Lahiri doesn't dissapoint.
There may have been a story or two that were good but not remarkable, but overall, WOW!
Loved both of them. Though Interpreter of Maladies a little better I think.
I had not read short stories in a long time and enjoyed this very much.
One of the most beautifully written books that I have ever read.
This book was like nothing I've read before, but I loved it!
I really liked her poetic writing style. It was lovely reading it :)
I can't honestly say enough about this book, Jhumpa Lahiri, or her ability to gently tell stories that don't change your life, but make you feel part of a giant, overwhelming world. Her prose is perfect. Her sentence structure flawless. She is my literary idol and I am anxious for her to write something new. Nothing about her writing will make you stay up past midnight trying to get to the end and it's this very kind pacing that I appreciate most. Her characters are real people who are relatable...more
Drama in all its subtlety that Lahiri is such a master at.
beautifully written short stories.
Enjoyed it immensely
JUst love this author!
Loved this book!
amazing
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Jhumpa Lahiri was born in London and brought up in South Kingstown, Rhode Island. Brought up in America by a mother who wanted to raise her children to be Indian, she learned about her Bengali heritage from an early age.
Lahiri graduated from South Kingstown High School and later received her B.A. in English literature from Barnard College in 1989. She then received multiple degrees from Boston Un...more
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Lahiri graduated from South Kingstown High School and later received her B.A. in English literature from Barnard College in 1989. She then received multiple degrees from Boston Un...more
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