The Lowland
Book description
SHORTLISTED FOR THE MAN BOOKER PRIZE 2013. From Subhash's earliest memories, at every point, his brother was there. In the suburban streets of Calcutta where they wandered before dusk and in the hyacinth-strewn ponds where they played for hours on end, Udayan was always in his older brother's sight. So…
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2 authors picked The Lowland as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
The mother. The mother, the mother, the mother. I just couldn’t get over the decisions the mother made in this story. They were right for her but completely wrong at the same time.
Even thinking back on this novel now, I feel so conflicted. Like, do I even like this character? But that’s the thing, isn’t it? You get so caught up in a novel and feel like it’s somehow a reflection of your personal life and values.
To be completely honest, so much of this novel mimicked what I was going through in my real life. It resonated in…
From Kern's list on family drama, sacrifice, and how beautifully messy a family can be.
Anything written by Lahiri is IT for me. She is the reason I wanted to write. She normalized storytelling that features Indian American characters, and this novel is nothing short of breathtaking.
While it doesn’t focus on the relationship between a biological father and daughter, the novel depicts the trials and tribulations between Subhash Mitra and his deceased brother’s daughter Bela, whom Subash raises as his own child. Their relationship is moving, at times gutwrenching, and ultimately, redemptive. I’d recommend this novel for a thousand reasons, one of which is Lahiri’s masterful portrayal of love, estrangement, and reconciliation between Subhash…
From Vibhuti's list on father-daughter relationships.
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