Interpreter of Maladies / The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri

Interpreter of Maladies / The Namesake

Jhumpa Lahiri

528 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction short stories reflective medium-paced

Description

Jhumpa Lahiri took the literary world by storm when her debut collection, Interpreter of Maladies, won the Pulitzer Prize in 2000. The collection was followed by her best-selling and critically acclaimed novel The Namesake—a finely wrought, deeply...

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Community Reviews Summary of 317 reviews

Moods

emotional 92%
reflective 69%
hopeful 30%
sad 30%
informative 23%
challenging 15%
funny 15%
inspiring 15%
tense 15%
dark 7%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 7%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 23%
fast 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 62% | Yes: 37%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.97

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