tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731368674126403329.post4741369622851389723..comments2024-01-08T10:16:42.743+00:00Comments on Dot Scribbles: Book Review: The Lowland by Jhumpa LahiriDothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07214328862998740090noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731368674126403329.post-38416350491745433832013-09-28T16:14:20.314+01:002013-09-28T16:14:20.314+01:00A great plot presented in an artistic style.
&quo...A great plot presented in an artistic style.<br /><br />"The Lowland" is a well presented work of fiction on the fate of two brothers, Subhash and Udayan, who grow up together in the suburbs of Kolkata. They make a conscious decision in their mid twenties to lead different walks of life which are diametrically opposite to each other.<br /><br />The author masterfully depicts the bonding they share with each other, the result of which, they end up sharing the same girl by the name Gauri. The story proceeds further with the complications Subhash and Gauri face in leading their married life and raising a child. The thrill of what had actually happened to Udayan during his last days is maintained till the very end of the novel.<br /><br />The references made on the rise of the Naxalite movement in Bengal and its impact on common man is apt. Rahulhttp://hindisms.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731368674126403329.post-30907111782647888062013-09-21T11:18:54.431+01:002013-09-21T11:18:54.431+01:00Sounds like a great read. I love books set in Indi...Sounds like a great read. I love books set in India.jessicabookwormhttp://thebookwormchronicles.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731368674126403329.post-48973602484189150862013-09-19T07:40:03.436+01:002013-09-19T07:40:03.436+01:00I didn't know of this one so appreciative of t...I didn't know of this one so appreciative of the review. Love her books.Mysticahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10941269615559681014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731368674126403329.post-68460251827913366582013-09-18T22:01:45.456+01:002013-09-18T22:01:45.456+01:00I've not heard of this one before, but it soun...I've not heard of this one before, but it sounds quite different. :)Nikki - Notes of Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15116292112164268244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731368674126403329.post-33714446952993830452013-09-18T16:45:14.705+01:002013-09-18T16:45:14.705+01:00Dot, I am dying to read this one and I am a huge f...Dot, I am dying to read this one and I am a huge fan of Lahiri's writing. I've just placed an order for the book and can't wait to receive my copy - it comes out next Tuesday here in the States. I loved your review - subtle and intimate are definitely the right words dwhen describing Lahiri's writing. Now, I'm even more excited to read this book - thanks!Nadiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14315207186180201488noreply@blogger.com