TGBC. Alright. Read for my book group. Well written and easy to read stories but the didn't really grab me except "The third and final continent", which l enjoyed. ( )

Stories that convey the Indian immigrant experience and the subtle ways we all interact with one another in a masterful style. ( )

I had selected this one to read on a whim after going through some of the older books on my TBR, only to realize quickly that it was written by the same author as Whereabouts, which I had read only a couple weeks prior.

Overall, I was delighted by this one. I can't help but compare the two books, and I thought this was a lot stronger than Whereabouts. The characters had a ton of depth and dynamics for being in short stories. The stories were varied in their plots and characters, yet held a strong emotional and cultural core that I really enjoyed. Overall, this was a great collection, and I really liked it. ( )

I am totally biased when it comes to this author. To me, her writing is just so evocative. I feel like she transports me into a scene completely, and that she can make anything seem plausible.

Interpreter of Maladies is a book of short stories, mostly involving Indian characters who are living in the U.S., usually Boston. I enjoy the juxtaposition of the Indian culture with the American setting - - and especially Boston where I went to college.

That being said, I don't always "get" short stories. I enjoy them tremendously, but sometimes I just feel as though I have no idea what the point is that the author is trying to make with the story. Sometimes I find this frustrating, but with Lahiri, I just find it intriguing.

A book of short stories will probably never be five stars for me because there are always a few that I don't care for or find dull, but Interpreter of Maladies contained mostly winners. I was especially intrigued by the story about the boy and his babysitter who couldn't drive. ( )

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