A review by cassidy
The Lowland, by Jhumpa Lahiri

challenging dark reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I found this challenging and also made me sad at how trauma can keep us stuck and travel down generations— but also spoke to resiliency. A little bit of a history lesson too 

Expand filter menu Content Warnings