I recommend this book to everyone!

posted Jun 11, 2006 at 2:59PM

I love her writing. I've read her first book of short stories Interpreter of Maladies and enjoyed it as well. For me her words just roll off the page beautifully. It's a pleasure to read. I keep checking periodically to see if she has a new book. I certainly hope she continues to write.

posted Feb 24, 2007 at 8:23PM

I too really enjoyed this book. I don’t know much about Indian culture but my husband is from another country and much of what she describes about the family in this book holds true for other immigrant populations as well.

posted Jun 11, 2007 at 8:14PM

I listened to this book, writing was excellent, reader added a lot of depth and character, story is one of the best I’ve read on intercultural experiences. In some ways it reminded me of the Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down by Fadiman. I too look forward to more of Lahiri’s writing

posted Jul 20, 2008 at 6:20PM

I have read both of her collections of short stories and this, her novel. Her narratives are very descriptive and her language is precise. She paints wonderful pictures of a life that is a different culture than my own. I await more from this author.

posted May 12, 2011 at 7:10PM

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