Barbara M. reviewed on 12/3/2022 + 147 more book reviews

I had added this book to my paperbackswap.com wish list after seeing it on some recommended reading list. When the book became available to me on paperback, I saw that the sender had "Unaccustomed Earth," also by Lahiri, available so I requested that book as well. Perhaps my expectations of "Interpreter" were high because the book had won the Pulitzer Prize. As I started reading this collection of short stories, I wondered how on earth this book was even nominated for a Pulitzer, much less won. I found the stories uninteresting and uninspiring. I seldom give up on a book. I was determined to finish it. However, the thought of doing so filled me with dread rather than eager anticipation. The book is 198 pages. I had read the first five stories (through page 110) and had gotten a couple pages of the next story under my belt. I realized I didn't want to waste any more time reading this unfulfilling book--I have about 30 other books on my bookcase that are waiting for me.

I'm not sure if I will read "Unaccustomed Earth" as I expect it may be as dull and uninspiring as "Interpreter of Maladies."

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