Reader Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5 stars)
This collection of Jhumpa Lahiri’s short stories never fails to leave me gutted and in awe of her literary skill. I’ve read the stories many times and somehow continue to find something new that amazes me, touches me, or makes me think about my life a little differently. I highly recommend this book if you love fiction that makes you experience big feelings.
Language: 9/10 (Mild / rare swearing).
Sex: 7.5/10 (Repeated references to sex).
Violence and gore: 10/10 (No violence or gore).
Plot: 9/10 (Definitely purchase-worthy; it’s the kind of book you’ll read over and over again! The plot of each short story is magnificent, subtle, and profound).
Characters: 10/10 (Deeply realistic, flawed, relatable, and complex).
Writing style: 10/10 (Lahiri has a way of writing that touches your heart with its simplicity and beauty while being devastatingly sorrowful. It’s majestic!)
Genre: Adult literature, realistic fiction, short stories
Potential triggers: Loss of loved ones, neglect, familial abuse, infidelity, stillborn child, etc.
Is this book part of a series? No.
I would recommend this book to absolutely anyone 16+.
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