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by Jhumpa Lahiri
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Osho
Osho rated it 18 years ago
The general malady relentlessly presented in this short story collection is tension in relationships--particularly marital relationships, but others as well. The more specific malady is the existential and pragmatic shock of the Emergency--the 1947 partition of Pakistan--and the later secession of B...
Unabridged Chick
Unabridged Chick rated it 22 years ago
Boston-as-character, which was the biggest hook for me. Otherwise, I felt rather cold on the stories.
Blue Mood Cafe
Blue Mood Cafe rated it 25 years ago
This collection of short stories touched my heart and I found it fascinating. I also gained more insight about the Indian culture.
Bookish Quotes
Bookish Quotes rated it 56 years ago
I have read so many books about Indian subcontinent that I feel I know the culture better than my own. It seems to be very 'in' these days. Reminds me of latin-american literary boom of the 60's (not that I was actually around to remember it first hand).Short stories are tricky things. There is no r...
Beth's List Love on Booklikes
Beth's List Love on Booklikes rated it 56 years ago
The book that taught me the value of the short story. These are brilliant gems!
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