I love the slow and steady observations of Lahiri’s writing and was so excited to find one I hadn’t read. Each short story builds a world through intimate details about how characters make their tea... (read more)

I loved this book, and didn't want it to end. The other members of our Book Club had mixed feelings. They all agreed it was well written and that she, Jhumpa Lahiri is an excellent author.

The short stories left you wanting for more of the story so left the imagination working--a good thing! Appreciated the some of the final stories completing the first ones....

I don't usually read short stories, but I wascaptivated by these and her style of writing.

I'm not a short story reader so this was different for me. Initially I didn't know all of the stories were about Indian women per characters it seemed like I wouldn't be able to relate but its all about... (read more)

Lahiri is an excellent writer whose characters are well drawn and interesting. The 8 stories in this book deal with family and secrets. One or more of the family members are Indian, some 1st generation... (read more)

The author give descriptive info to the characters in her stories and how they effected each other.

I am not normally a fan of short stories. These are well-written and show insight into a different culture.

I thought this book was okay. I did not find it extremely exciting at times I found myself having a hard time staying focused on the stories, but overall I did think the book was just okay.