Unaccustomed Earth by Jhumpa Lahiri

Unaccustomed Earth

Jhumpa Lahiri

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fiction contemporary literary short stories emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who appreciate deeply emotional, character-driven narratives that explore the complexities of family, cultural displacement, and the quiet, transformative moments of everyday life.

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These eight stories by beloved and bestselling author Jhumpa Lahiri take us from Cambridge and Seattle to India and Thailand, as they explore the secrets at the heart of family life. Here they enter the worlds of sisters and brothers, fathers and ...

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Community Reviews

4.18
based on 7,993 reviews

Moods

emotional: 87%

reflective: 85%

sad: 54%

dark: 14%

hopeful: 14%

inspiring: 14%

challenging: 11%

tense: 8%

adventurous: 6%

relaxing: 5%

mysterious: 4%

funny: 3%

informative: 3%

lighthearted: 3%

Pace

13% of readers chose fast
63% of readers chose medium
23% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

3% of readers chose Plot
25% of readers chose A mix
69% of readers chose Character
1% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

51% of readers chose Yes
34% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

53% of readers chose Yes
40% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

82% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

69% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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