The discussion was primarily favorable, with only one member saying she prefers books with more action.
I see Lahiri as a kinder, more sympathetic chronicler of the foibles and details of ex-pat Indian family life than V.S. Naipaul.
The discussion quickly took an odd turn into the history of name changes among some of our members. Who would guess that so many people have done that?
Several people found "Interpreter of Maladies" more engaging. Her short story technique is memorable.