406 pages
English language
Published July 15, 2014
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.
A character-driven story that considers the broad idea of family and connection, with the backdrop of 1960s-70s India (even when the novel moves past that period). Great writing - direct and succinct, and compelling throughout.
