Jhumpa Lahiri’s deliberate, analytical work Whereabouts follows the life of an unnamed narrator as she deliberates with her own life choices and whether she can overcome them to lead a fulfilling life. A work of contemporary literary fiction, Lahiri relies on muted and understated language and structure rather than plot to drive the novel, creating a sense of deep introspection. Major themes include solitude, the relationship with family, and confidence.
Jhumpa Lahiri writes fiction about the Indian immigrant experience in America. She surprised the literary world in 2001 when she won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction for her very first full-length effor...
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Jhumpa Lahiri