Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri (1999)
Interpreter of
Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri
I don’t
usually gravitate towards collections of short stories but after including Interpreter of Maladies as part of my
thirty year theme, I may have to re-evaluate that decisions. These stories were
beautiful. They were a look into a culture that I’m not familiar with. They had
diverse characters whose lives I could vividly imagine. The stories were so
diverse and extremely well imagined that I couldn’t pull away from any of them.
This was so highly enjoyable that I want to read more of what it is Lahiri has
to say. She was able to create these beautiful tales in such a simple and yet
satisfying way. I raced through this book.
I feel
like there is a story for everyone. Whether it’s the story of a couple whose
relationship is deteriorating after the birth of their child. Or an unexpected
friendship with a very old woman. Even finding Christian imagery all over a
home. And becoming friends with a man whose family is living through the middle
of a war. Each of these stories had an amazing presence and an amazing voice.
The characters were beautifully sculpted and the worlds well imagined. I could
go on and on but I feel like I will just start rambling so I will leave this by
simply recommending this collection of stories. I give this 5 out of 5 stars.
Absolutely amazing.
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