lilylikesbooks's review against another edition
3.0
3.5/5. Really lovely writing, equally predictable story
midnight_stardust's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
quickolive32's review against another edition
5.0
This book came out 20 years ago, when I was a freshman in high school. I wish I had read it then. Its like the author peered into the lives of children of immigrants and the lives of the immigrants themselves and created this book. There have been realizations I've had about myself and my parents over the years that are so beautifully described in here.
jeaninesmith1962's review against another edition
5.0
It is always refreshing to gain a new perspective.
aepeard's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I adore the way Jhumpa Lahiri writes wow
tmitsock's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
readwithdyl's review against another edition
4.0
Not much in the way of story arc or “plot” but so gorgeously written, it hardly even matters. It also gives an eye-opening perspective, from one family’s experience, on living as an immigrant in the U.S.