The Lowland by Jhumpa Lahiri

The Lowland: A Novel by Jhumpa Lahiri

From Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jhumpa Lahiri comes a masterful and intimate epic spanning generations and continents. The Lowland tells the story of brothers Subhash and Udayan Mitra, bound by childhood memory in the suburbs of Calcutta, yet propelled toward vastly different futures. It is the 1960s, and the charismatic, impulsive Udayan is swept up in the Naxalite movement, a revolutionary cause he embraces with devastating consequences. The dutiful Subhash, pursuing scientific research in America, remains distant from the political fervor—until tragedy strikes. News of Udayan's fate compels Subhash to return to India, where he confronts the wreckage of his family and makes a profound choice that will reshape his life and the life of his brother's widow, Gauri, forever. Weaving together the past and present with exquisite prose, Lahiri explores the intricate bonds of family, the burden of secrets, the sacrifices made in the name of love and duty, and the reverberating impact of choices made in a moment of political turmoil.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Experience the breathtaking scope and emotional depth of a novel shortlisted for both the Man Booker Prize and the National Book Award, penned by one of contemporary literature's most celebrated voices. You'll be immersed in the lives of the Mitra brothers and the unforgettable Gauri, caught between worlds and histories, in a narrative lauded for its seamless authenticity and piercing intimacy. If you savor profound family sagas, richly drawn characters, and literary fiction that explores the intersection of the personal and the political, The Lowland is a captivating achievement.