tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post2452351576423962209..comments2023-10-20T10:18:36.203-04:00Comments on You've GOTTA read this!: Interpreter of Maladies - Jhumpa LahiriSandy Nawrothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-11828980087814631572009-08-04T10:53:34.484-04:002009-08-04T10:53:34.484-04:00I really enjoy short stories that tell a complete ...I really enjoy short stories that tell a complete story. I had being given a glimpse, but not a complete picture. <br /><br />I started listening to Unacustomed Earth on audio, but it wasn't really catching my attention. Maybe I wasn't in the mood, or maybe these work better in print.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06474584473012742915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-60853927472383367462009-08-02T00:34:54.563-04:002009-08-02T00:34:54.563-04:00Wow. You've definitely made me want to dust ...Wow. You've definitely made me want to dust this one off. It's been on my shelf for quite some time. Great review.<br /><br />--Anna<br /><a href="http://diaryofaneccentric.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Diary of an Eccentric</a>Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-38630601760240690032009-07-31T18:29:54.014-04:002009-07-31T18:29:54.014-04:00I listened to this on audio and I really enjoyed i...I listened to this on audio and I really enjoyed it.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-61991865717575022852009-07-31T16:28:14.699-04:002009-07-31T16:28:14.699-04:00I absolutely loved this collection! Must get my ha...I absolutely loved this collection! Must get my hands on Unaccustomed Earth.Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-26704167867407220622009-07-31T13:23:07.875-04:002009-07-31T13:23:07.875-04:00Well done, Sandy! I loved "The Third and Fina...Well done, Sandy! I loved "The Third and Final Continent" too. I think you caught Lahiri's writing--and spirit--perfectly.dshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07616750784052488695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-7393073642883893902009-07-30T20:55:27.368-04:002009-07-30T20:55:27.368-04:00I, too, was afraid of the short story until about ...I, too, was afraid of the short story until about a year ago. They can be marvelous, can't they?!<br /><br />I haven't yet read this collection (but it's steadily making its way up the wish list!)Dawn - She is Too Fond of Bookshttp://www.sheistoofondofbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-74275285280832263262009-07-30T14:03:43.613-04:002009-07-30T14:03:43.613-04:00wow, that would be something getting such a prize ...wow, that would be something getting such a prize for a first book, but then wouldn't you wonder what to do next...how would you top yourself?<br /><br />Sounds like a good short story collection. I will have to keep any eye out for it.Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-17634805078050119692009-07-30T13:29:55.713-04:002009-07-30T13:29:55.713-04:00James - I know! Isn't it exciting? I will nev...James - I know! Isn't it exciting? I will never be afraid of them again!Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-75781068591780216072009-07-30T13:03:53.797-04:002009-07-30T13:03:53.797-04:00See. You do like short stories.
Glad to hear y...See. You do like short stories. <br /><br />Glad to hear you enjoyed this collection. I think you're right about Lahiri being a student of the human condition. In the end, that's what makes her stories hit home so often.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06906212382849291562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-50883944919571123952009-07-30T12:04:40.143-04:002009-07-30T12:04:40.143-04:00Melody - yeah, this one is a good bet. If you nee...Melody - yeah, this one is a good bet. If you need a short story for a challenge, this would be the one to pick!<br /><br />Violet - and thanks for the recommendation! I'll have to remember her other book, plus The Namesake. She is a brilliant writer.<br /><br />Beth - I was quite charmed!<br /><br />Jackie - haha! You are messing with my rating system girl! But I would still stand by my 5 stars on this one. It is an excellent read.<br /><br />Lauren - There were a couple that left me feeling sad, but overall I found hope in most of them. I will try The Namesake!<br /><br />Iliana - I'm not big on short story collections; I just don't have much experience. But this was a great one to start with!Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-21156264389259485412009-07-30T11:09:42.464-04:002009-07-30T11:09:42.464-04:00This is one of the best short story collections I ...This is one of the best short story collections I think I've ever read. Really enjoyed it and now I want to read her latest book!Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-91665765057157482372009-07-30T09:21:14.964-04:002009-07-30T09:21:14.964-04:00Excellent review! I read the book a few years ago ...Excellent review! I read the book a few years ago and definitely I agree with what you said. I must admit, though, "Interpreter of Maladies" really depressed me at times. Some of the stories were incredibly...sad. Maybe I just read into them too much. <br /><br />If you liked this, check out her 2nd book "The Namesake." I really adored it - and the movie, by far, doesn't live up to the book. (Even if Kal Penn was kinda cute in it)Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04349631448644661717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-54767203554514231372009-07-30T08:16:55.084-04:002009-07-30T08:16:55.084-04:00This is high on my list, but for some reason never...This is high on my list, but for some reason never makes it to the top. I'll read it some time soon. <br /><br />Is that 5/5 part of your new stricter rating system?!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07698068501004755678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-20443878450647976022009-07-30T08:06:14.855-04:002009-07-30T08:06:14.855-04:00I haven't yet read Lahiri. Sounds like I shoul...I haven't yet read Lahiri. Sounds like I should correct that.Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-73999467782168616962009-07-30T05:52:19.714-04:002009-07-30T05:52:19.714-04:00I'm so glad you liked it. I have her other boo...I'm so glad you liked it. I have her other book Unacustomed Earth on my shelf and hopefully it would be as good. <br /><br />This also reminds me that I have to complete this challenge.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-29323085128728179442009-07-30T03:46:34.717-04:002009-07-30T03:46:34.717-04:00I haven't read a good short story collection f...I haven't read a good short story collection for a while... and now you all have introduced this great book to me! What's more it won a Pulitzer Prize! I'm sold!Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.com