The Namesake is one of my favorite, favorite books. So when Jhumpa Lahiri publishes a new piece of work, I jump at the chance to read it.
Somehow, it took me time to get to The Lowland. But as soon as I picked it up, I couldn't put it down.
It is true Lahiri. Well developed characters. Awesome prose. A story that makes you turn the pages quickly and crisply. For a historical fiction addict like me, this book was just right up my ally.
I loved the first three fourths of the book. The last quarter..... Well. Let's just say that the ending was a bit expected.
The more I read, and the more I "go through life", I expect more from the experiences to which I devote my time. So perhaps I'm being a bit hard on the last quarter of this book.
Overall, this book is a B+!
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