The Lowland
In 'The Lowland,' Jhumpa Lahiri weaves a poignant tale of two brothers, Subhash and Udayan, whose lives diverge sharply in the tumultuous landscape of 1960s India. After Udayan's tragic involvement in a political movement, Subhash moves to America, grappling with the weight of grief and familial obligation. As he attempts to build a new life, he finds himself drawn back to his roots and the unresolved tensions of his past. Lahiri's lyrical prose invites readers to explore themes of loss, love, and the impact of choices that ripple through time. Will Subhash find solace in the shadow of his brother's legacy, or will the past forever haunt him?
By Jhumpa Lahiri
Published: 2014
""The world is full of gaps, of things left unsaid, and in these silences, we make our choices.""
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A New York Times Book Review Notable Book • A Time Top Fiction Book • An NPR "Great Read" • A Chicago Tribune Best Book • A USA Today Best Book • A People magazine Top 10 Book • A Barnes and Noble Best New Book • A Good Reads Best Book • A Kirkus Best Fiction Book • A Slate Favorite Book • A Christian Science Monitor Best Fiction Book • An Apple Top 10 Book National Book Award Finalist and shortlisted for the 2013 Man Booker Prize The Lowland is an engrossing family saga steeped in history: the story of two very different brothers bound by tragedy, a fiercely brilliant woman haunted by her past, a country torn apart by revolution, and a love that endures long past death. Moving from the 1960s to the present, and from India to America and across generations, this dazzling novel is Jhumpa Lahiri at the height of her considerable powers.
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Jhumpa Lahiri
Jhumpa Lahiri is an acclaimed American author known for her poignant explorations of the immigrant experience, identity, and belonging. Born in London to Bengali Indian parents and raised in South Carolina, her multicultural background deeply influences her writing. Lahiri's notable works include the Pulitzer Prize-winning collection 'Interpreter of Maladies,' the bestselling novel 'The Namesake,' and 'The Lowland,' among others. Her writing is characterized by its lyrical prose, keen observations, and emotional depth, capturing the complexities of her characters' lives as they navigate dual cultures.
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- Authors
- Jhumpa Lahiri
- Published
- June 2014
- Publisher
- Vintage
- ISBN
- 0307278263
- Language
- English
- Pages
- N/A
- Genres
- Contemporary FictionFictionLiteratureLiterary Fiction
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