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A Temporary Matter
A story about grief and the way it can shatter relationships. A married couple is destroyed by the stillbirth of their child. They hold secrets from each other and are only able to be honest in the dark. Reminded me a lot of Raymond Carvers “The Cathedral”. A solemn tone that wrecked me. No one should have to feel the pain of losing a child.
When Mr. Pirzada Came To Dine
All I can say is… oh my god? La ...more
A Temporary Matter
A story about grief and the way it can shatter relationships. A married couple is destroyed by the stillbirth of their child. They hold secrets from each other and are only able to be honest in the dark. Reminded me a lot of Raymond Carvers “The Cathedral”. A solemn tone that wrecked me. No one should have to feel the pain of losing a child.
When Mr. Pirzada Came To Dine
All I can say is… oh my god? La ...more
4.25 stars. This collections is great a leaving you wanting more. I need closure and Lahiri doesn't offer it. Review to come soon.
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I'm not normally a fan of short stories, I struggle to get into them or feel left in the lurch by their shortness. This was not the case here; Lahiri is a master and I can absolutely see why this won the Pulitzer Prize.
The collection is focused on the Indian-American diaspora, with themes of exile, discomfort and rootlessness. While this tied the stories together, they were still discrete as they should be, a momentary window into these little worlds. In this book, I saw this form for what it's ...more
The collection is focused on the Indian-American diaspora, with themes of exile, discomfort and rootlessness. While this tied the stories together, they were still discrete as they should be, a momentary window into these little worlds. In this book, I saw this form for what it's ...more
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