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02/21/2018 11:01 PM

The Lowland by Jhumpa Lahiri


This novel about family ties unfolds over three generations. The story begins in Calcutta, India where we meet two brothers, Subhash and Udayan Mitra. Inseperable as children, their lives evolve in totally different ways. One brother becomes politically active in India and the other chooses an academic path in America. Tragedy strikes and their families will struggle with the choices made by the brothers. This is a powerful story beautifully written, one that is both sad and uplifting.

Sue, Breakwater Books, Guilford