I saw Jhumpa Lahiri read from (and talk about) Unaccustomed Earth in May at the University of Chicago.
I’ve heard Lahiri talk three times now, after each of her major works, and have to say that my appreciation for her has shifted.
At first, I was intrigued by the novelty of the identities that she explored and her ability to convey a scene of emotion. What impressed me most about her latest work “Unaccustomed Earth” though, was her ability to intertwine the various short stories both directly through characters and indirectly through themes.
The more I think about Unaccustomed Earth the more I want to recommend it (and reread some of the stories).
