One of the admirable traits of hannah is her love of literature. I also admire her impressive collection of books. ( I also fear it may come tumbling down) She loaned me a few right before she left for oxford. I'm in the middle of 'Interpreter of Maladies'. After my asian american comparative literature class last semester I have a newfound appreciation and curiosity for Indian culture. This book is comprised of nine short stories...and they are phenomenal. They all explore the lives of Indians or Indian-Americans are they come to terms with their new lives and identities here in American and how they adapt. The stories are short and often leave you mentally grasping for more as well as sticking with you. It's interesting to see which parts of their native cultures they cling to and which ones they easily shed and the overall effect of immigration on one's identity.
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