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I'm kind of at a loss to write about my feelings for this book. I'm glad I read it now, in young-middle-age, because it resonated with me where I can see where the actions and paths I took in my youth lead me to where I am now.
Though I was not part of some revolutionary movement in India that could have led to my death, of course, like one of the main characters in this novel (not so much a spoiler).
I wish I knew more about the world - I've never heard of the Naxalites before reading this book, ...more
Though I was not part of some revolutionary movement in India that could have led to my death, of course, like one of the main characters in this novel (not so much a spoiler).
I wish I knew more about the world - I've never heard of the Naxalites before reading this book, ...more
Last night I was up until 2am, wringing every last word out of this seemingly small, simply-covered book. The Lowland by Jhumpa Lahiri made it past my self-imposed "read literature from places other than India for once" barrier because it has been put on the Man Booker shortlist as well as on the National Book Award list and, therefore, it must be read. So I picked it up, ready to have my heartstrings tugged on and I started a journey into a world of civil unrest that I was previously completely
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indent like this as much as her previous books but its so beautifully written its hard not to enjoy the prose. But, could at least one person be happy? Is that asking too much?
This book counts towards the Reading Women 2019 Challenge bonus task: A book by Jhumpa Lahiri.
I loved Jumpa Lahiri's two previous books but I found this incredibly dull.
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So disappointing. I've loved other books by her.
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