A review by katlib
Roman Stories by Jhumpa Lahiri

reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

The stories in this collection are painstakingly precise portraits of life in Rome, usually from the margins. I really admired how clear and gut-wrenching they were. A couple were a little more predictable, but still brilliant. My favorites were "A Well-Lit House," "Notes," and "Dante Alighieri."
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