Book Review: The Lowland by Jhumpa Lahiri

Hey Y'all!

I know I am not southern but I am trying to switch up how I say hi to you guys! Anyways, today I wanted to do a book review. I do not even know how long it's been since I have done a book review but I have been so busy lately and I am sorry. But once summer comes I will be doing a ton more book reviews! But I finally finished a book and this is it! It is the The Lowland by Jhumpa Lahiri.

Now I do not know if many of you have heard of this novel but this author wrote The Namesake as well. This novel won a Pulitzer Prize. BIG DEAL. Since my mom is a librarian she said I have to read it. So I did and here is my thoughts on it.

Summary:

This novel is based on two different time periods. One of the time periods is in the 1960's during the Indian Revolution. The next time period is in the present. It is about two brothers and how won fought for his country, and the other left and went to America. It is about the struggle between the two of them. Then something happens to the younger brother, Udanya, Subhash has to take care of Udanya's wife and his family.

That is all I can tell you or else I will ruin what happened!

My opinion:

Now I love to read and lately I have been reading more different types of books because I want to expand my horizon. But honestly, I was so disappointed by this novel! I do not know what it was but I had no connection with the characters, I did not like how the novel ended. I honestly thought this novel could have been written better. I am sorry Jhumpa! Another reason I was really disappointed in the story line was when the story went to the present to the past. It did not flow at all. It seemed a little bit choppy. But there is one thing that I really did like about the novel and it was the imagery. The way she explains India was stunning. It made you feel like you were in the lowland with Udanya and Subhash.

I honestly hate bashing on novels but I thought that you all should know my personal opinion. Now, many many people love this novel but personally, I would not recommend this. But if you are interested in reading it, go ahead.

I hope you enjoyed this book review even though it was kinda negative. If there any other books you would like me to read and review, please let me know! I hope you have a wonderful day/ night!

Carpe Diem,

Sophia

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