June 7, 2007
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This collection of short stories was rewarded with the Pulitzer Prize a few years ago. Lahiri's stories provide glimpses into the lives of Indians, either set back in India or America.
I liked the diverse range of stories from this talented writer, no two are alike, and are told from a variety of individuals. This really gives you a flavor of the Indian experience across a broad spectrum. I also like how not all the stories are focused on race relations and the difficulty of assimilating into a foreign culture. There are so many books on that theme that I'm not interested in reading another bog standard version. This theme isn't neglected, of course, but is woven through in a more subtle manner amongst other other issues such as a mother's love for her children, a miscarriage, and a touching story on getting a driver's license (!).
For you Christine, I give this 4 out of 5 smileys!
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On your recommendation, I placed this book on order from the library . . . just picked it up today and when I held it in my hands, I got that deja vu feeling. Yeah, I've read it before. Oooooh.
ryc: I'll have to pick that one up - it's been made into the movie with Kumar, right?
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