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Jan 19, 2019
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It’s been ages since I’ve read anything by Lahiri and here I am reading two of her books in one month, thanks to the Reading Women Challenge.
Lahiri’s writing is always gorgeous. I love her way with words. But I felt that The Lowland, while sweeping and beautiful, and well-researched (part of it is revolves around the Naxalite movement in Calcutta in the 1960s), felt rather cold. It was hard to feel hard for any of the characters, who seemed a bit one-dimensional.
Lahiri’s writing is always gorgeous. I love her way with words. But I felt that The Lowland, while sweeping and beautiful, and well-researched (part of it is revolves around the Naxalite movement in Calcutta in the 1960s), felt rather cold. It was hard to feel hard for any of the characters, who seemed a bit one-dimensional.
Though I didn’t connect with this story as much as other works by Lahiri, the writing, as always, is utterly beautiful.
Two brothers, close in age and inseparable as children, eventually find their paths in life diverging. Subhash is the elder brother, steady and loyal, while Udayan is bold and reckless. Udayan’s involvement with violent revolutionaries has life-changing consequences that will span generations.
Two brothers, close in age and inseparable as children, eventually find their paths in life diverging. Subhash is the elder brother, steady and loyal, while Udayan is bold and reckless. Udayan’s involvement with violent revolutionaries has life-changing consequences that will span generations.
Completely devoured this book, thanks in part to a couple of plane rides. I loved Lahiri's storytelling technique and felt completely enthralled by it all. Such a great read!
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A bit disappointing since I expected really high on this book... I love Jhumpa Lahiri (still do) but I wished she could do something more with the story and characters. This book feels to flat for me, very dull in some parts, although the writing is still really good. Look forward to the next one!
Between a 3 and a 4. I'm giving it the 4 because the writing was good, but there was a section that felt artificial and overwrought.
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