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A review by jenleah
The Lowland by Jhumpa Lahiri
3.0
3.5/5
While Jhumpa Lahiri is one of my favorite authors, this book didn't grab me in the same way as her other works.
The story follows the lives of Subhash, Gauri, and Bela, with all encompassing influences by Subhash's younger brother Udayan. The thing I love about Lahiri and her books is how much I learn about Indian culture. I knew nothing about the history of India, nor of the Naxalites and the communist influences in the country.
Some of the book seemed to drag a bit, though it was very well written. I wanted to know Bela better, Gauri less.
While Jhumpa Lahiri is one of my favorite authors, this book didn't grab me in the same way as her other works.
The story follows the lives of Subhash, Gauri, and Bela, with all encompassing influences by Subhash's younger brother Udayan. The thing I love about Lahiri and her books is how much I learn about Indian culture. I knew nothing about the history of India, nor of the Naxalites and the communist influences in the country.
Some of the book seemed to drag a bit, though it was very well written. I wanted to know Bela better, Gauri less.