The Lowland
by Jhumpa Lahiri
The Lowland by Jhumpa Lahiri holds a well received rating of 3.82 out of 5, based on 62.2K reader ratings. First published in 2013. The book spans 340 pages.
About The Lowland
Epic in its canvas and intimate in its portrayal of lives undone and forged anew, The Lowland is a deeply felt novel of family ties that entangle and fray in ways unforeseen and unrevealed, of ties that ineluctably define who we areFrom 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 close in age, they were inseparable in childhood and yet, as the years pass - as U.S tanks roll into Vietnam and riots sweep across India - their brotherly bond can do nothing to forestall the tragedy that will upend their lives. Udayan - charismatic and impulsive - finds himself drawn to the Naxalite movement, a rebellion waged to eradicate inequity and poverty. He will give everything, risk all, for what he believes, and in doing so will transform the futures of those dearest to him: his newly married, pregnant wife, his brother and their parents. For all of them, the repercussions of his actions will reverberate across continents and seep through the generations that follow. Epic in its canvas and intimate in its portrayal of lives undone and forged anew, The Lowland is a deeply felt novel of family ties that entangle and fray in ways unforeseen and unrevealed, of ties that ineluctably define who we are. With all the hallmarks of Jhumpa Lahiri's achingly poignant, exquisitely empathetic story-telling, this is her most devastating work of fiction to date.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Jhumpa Lahiri |
| Published | 2013 |
| Pages | 340 |
| Genres | Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.82 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 62,231 |
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What genre is The Lowland?
The Lowland is categorized as Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is The Lowland worth reading?
Based on 62.2K reader ratings, The Lowland has an average score of 3.82 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is The Lowland?
The Lowland has 340 pages.
Who wrote The Lowland?
The Lowland was written by Jhumpa Lahiri. It was first published in 2013.
What is the ISBN for The Lowland?
The ISBN-13 for The Lowland is 9780307265750.0.
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