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Is it appropriate for high school students?
NancyJ Absolutely. This is a wonderful set of stories that help students see another view of the world. "When Mr Pirzada Came to Dine" is told from the persp…moreAbsolutely. This is a wonderful set of stories that help students see another view of the world. "When Mr Pirzada Came to Dine" is told from the perspective of a young girl and has many relatable details. The first story is somewhat depressing, but it contrasts nicely with the final story (my personal favorite). In a writing class, you could offer the book as an example of a short story cycle in which the stories work together to cover similar themes, points, and counterpoints. To reduce stereotyping, many of the stories can be paired to provide a fuller picture of a community. (e.g. "A Real Durwan" and "The Treatment of Bibi Haldar" show both caring and uncaring neighbors.)



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by Jhumpa Lahiri
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