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Prompt 25: A book you were supposed to read in school but didn't
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I really really really enjoyed this. Quiet, threaded with loneliness, but beautiful. My favorites were the first (A Temporary Matter) and last (The Third and Final Continent).
I think this marks my first collection of straight up fiction short stories - they kind of intimidate me. But this was an excellent introduction, and I'm anxious to continue. ...more
I think this marks my first collection of straight up fiction short stories - they kind of intimidate me. But this was an excellent introduction, and I'm anxious to continue. ...more
Stunningly well-written. First-generation Americans from any background will relate.
Most of the stories have sad endings - just exactly what I'm looking for! The sentences were flowing beautifully and I love how Jhumpa Lahiri described the longing feeling of home. Where is home, exactly? A place where all things familiar are there? How does it feel to be born in a country where nothing made sense for your ancestors? This book is full with questions, but gladly, the writer didn't try too hard to answer them.
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I don't usually read short story collections; however, this was recommended to me, so I decided to give it a chance. I am glad that I did. I would definitely recommend this collection; I really enjoyed each and every story. Lahiri is a great writer.
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It was a nice slice of a life and culture different from my own.
I am not big on short stories but I did enjoy these.
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