Interpreter of Maladies Audiobook

" Very intriguing stories which CAN be re-read. "

" It was an okay book of short stories that I read for my Postmodern literature class. "

" I wanted to like this book more than I did. That being said, I did enjoy the last few stories more than the first ones. And is it weird that my favorite parts of this book were the detailed descriptions of the Indian food they cooked at some point in every story? It sounded so delicious! "

" Devoured it, although I shouldn't be surprised that I enjoyed a book by Lahiri so much. Her stories are so engaging and heartbreaking with a realism that continually intrigues me. "

" A beautiful expression of short stories about being a first-generation Indian in America. "

" I thought this book bespoke magic and longing in equal measure "

" The stories stay with you; they are powerful personal anecdotes, and you feel like you have heard them from close friends. Beautiful storytelling. "

" A beautiful collection. The title story is especially complex and arresting. "

" disappointing. finished reading it years after i started and was saddened to realize how much i'd changed in the interim; the stories seemed less lush, more trivial, less realistic, more trite. c'est triste. "

" Beautifully written, made me tear up. "

" Stunningly beautiful stories of immigrants from India finding their way. "

" A splendid collection. Lahiri's characters are fully realized, her language simple. I was invested completely in the lives of the people in the stories. She's one of those people who can tell a complex story in 20 pages that other, lesser novelists can't do in 200. Fully deserving of the Pulitzer. "

" The good thing about Jhumpa Lahiri's stories are that they are woven around the routine, normal lives of people - i.e., you relate to them at first glance. That, along with crispness and simplicity of language makes it a good read for those times when you cannot concentrate on fiction. "

" Beautifully written short stories woven together with a general theme of fear, change, and hope. My favorite was the first one! "

" Have enjoyed it, but not as special as I would expect a Pulitzer prize winner would be. Enjoyable nevertheless and a fairly quick read. Don't have any favourite story, I've actually forgotten them already. "

" What do you say about a writer who has won the Pulitzer award .. the book is a touch to the heart ! "

" I'd previously read "The Namesake", which I found absorbing and powerful. "Interpreter......", although interesting, did not hold up well against that novel. "

" These short stories are beautifully written, after each one I wanted more. "

" The first chapter is kind of slow but i liked it.The second chapter is better.I can't wait ti finish this book. "

" One of the best collections of short stories I've read in a while. Lahiri's writing is both surprising and enveloping. A really lovely collection of work. "

" Incredible collection of short stories. I recommend all of her books. "

" I enjoyed some of these stories more than others. Overall I liked The Namesake better. "

" "As ordinary as it all appears, there are times when it is beyond my imagination." Pretty much sums up Lahiri's writing: ordinary yet profound at the same time. Some of the stories are hits, some are misses, but when she hits, the effect lasts a lifetime. "

" Amazing! These short stories are spectacular. One of these books I'll gladly hang on to for a re-read in the future. "

" Great collection of stories exploring the heart's subterfuges and underground wanderings--not consistently as great as The Namesake, but well worth the read. (9 out of 10). "

" I despise short stories. Why did I read this, I'm still not sure. It is a good book and very well written, just not my cup of tea. If you enjoy short stories, you'll love this book! "

" I loved this book; so straightforward, so simple, so beautiful. "

" I really liked all the short stories but one, and were disappointed when they were over. The author has such a strong voice that shines through with all her characters. "

" It's okay. I'm probably biased because I'm South Asian and can recognize classical stories or parables or whatever that she lifted some of the plots from. "

" A very subtle book that becomes less so as you think about it. It is a good reminder that every person who moves to the U.S. has their own story and left behind loved ones and traditions and beliefs that brought them comfort. "

" I didn't understand all of them at first but after I read The Namesake, I got used to her style and then enjoyed the stories. "

" Lahiri also in my top five authors. Simple writing and details that paint the scene, the characters, and the dynamics perfectly. "

" It's been years since I read this book, but I remember being amazed at the descriptive details and the character development, and it's one of the few books stored on my bedside tables/bookshelves. In fact, I used excerpts as examples for my creative writing classes. "

" There is something melancholy in the way that Jhumpa Lahiri writes that appeals to me. She also does an amazing job of capturing life as an Indian American. "

" I liked it although it is not for everybody. Poignant stories of Indians who have resettled in Canada and the USA. Explores the boundaries of the two cultures becoming blurred. Subtle and ironic. "

" Amazing book. Perfect for a rainy day when you might be feeling particularly depressed or lonely. The writing is beautiful, the characters are honest, and the stories... well, it's really good. read it! "

" Great collection of short stories! I don't usually like short stories at all but these ones were really good. "

" I assumed I was done with the Indian fiction diaspora, but, this gift from a friend changed my mine. Great short story collection by a talented author. "