Unaccustomed Earth by Jhumpa Lahiri
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Book Summary Author: Jhumpa Lahiri Edition: Hardcover Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published) Published: 2008-04-01 ISBN: 0307265730 Number of pages: 352 Publisher: Knopf |
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Book Reviews of the Unaccustomed Earth
Customer Review: Enticing but a little stilted in characterization
Summary: 4 Stars
I agree with much of what is said in the glowing reviews of Lahiri's writing. However, I must add that there is something a little false and contrived (and immensely irritating to me as an Indian) about the constant emphasis on name-brand schools and 'professional' status. I wonder if Lahiri is (temporarily, I hope) succumbing to the grandiosity that afflicts the self-appointed 'elite' of all cultures and nations.