This book didn't really change my preferences regarding short stories, but I definitely thought these were wonderful and worth reading. Lahiri has such a grasp on humanity. It's clear that her writing ability is in-born talent - something few writers possess.
The stories encompass a wide range of characters, from old to young, poor and rich, from America to India. A theme here seems to be deception - many of the characters have secrets. And even though the stories were, of course, short, the characters were incredibly developed and real.
Rating: 5 out of 6
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Hello, Sarah and thanks for stopping by and commenting at my blog. I can't believe you're a graduate student and still have time to read for pleasure. I'm impressed.
I've heard a lot of positive comments about Lahiri. I guess I'm going to have to read faster so I can fit one of her books in somewhere. Very nice review.
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