The Lowland
Sabs says:
I have vacillated between a strong 3 and a weak 4 for this book and have decided on the latter. This started out as a very average, well-written piece of literary fiction. The narrative is in the third person. The author tells us what the characters are doing and what they are feeling, but we are never let in to their innermost thoughts. Dialog often helps in this case, but this book has very little. The whole thing felt kind of flat and monotone to me. I've read several books in... the last few years by Indian authors, often about their own country and the immigrant experience in America, so that aspect of the book didn't bring me anything new. However, towards the end of the book, Ms. Lahiri starts to tie her story into more universal themes about family and the poignancy of what one loses and gains with age. My interest in the book grew considerably. I have to say that I think she should have stopped with the penultimate chapter. The last chapter actually detracted somewhat from the overall impact that she was trying to achieve.
Mama says:
Why would someone write an entire book about a woman who like the quintessential bhartiya naari does not open her mouth? The only reason I endured and endured is the right word is because the male protagonist fascinated me - how much can you give? How much of yourself can you give? However, if beautiful writing (never mind substance) is your thing, then please read it. By all means. Sorry this is a very rude review.MoreLess
I have vacillated between a strong 3 and a weak 4 for this book and have decided on the latter. This started out as a very average, well-written piece of literary fiction. The narrative is in the third person. The author tells us what the characters are doing and what they are feeling, but we are never let in to their innermost thoughts. Dialog often helps in this case, but this book has very little. The whole thing felt kind of flat and monotone to me. I've read several books in... the last few years by Indian authors, often about their own country and the immigrant experience in America, so that aspect of the book didn't bring me anything new. However, towards the end of the book, Ms. Lahiri starts to tie her story into more universal themes about family and the poignancy of what one loses and gains with age. My interest in the book grew considerably. I have to say that I think she should have stopped with the penultimate chapter. The last chapter actually detracted somewhat from the overall impact that she was trying to achieve.
Mama says:
Why would someone write an entire book about a woman who like the quintessential bhartiya naari does not open her mouth? The only reason I endured and endured is the right word is because the male protagonist fascinated me - how much can you give? How much of yourself can you give? However, if beautiful writing (never mind substance) is your thing, then please read it. By all means. Sorry this is a very rude review.MoreLess
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Guest 6 years ago
This book is sooo good, I cried when it ended, if you want to read a book with a writer who doesn't go with the cliches of happy ending n perfect families, you will love this book. Comes from a brilliant writer, a brilliant book with brilliant charactersWrite Review:
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