Book · 2015 · Interlanguage (language learning)
In Other Words
Why people recommend it
In Other Words by Jhumpa Lahiri is a reflective memoir written entirely in Italian by the acclaimed American author. On The Book Review podcast, during the July 18, 2024 episode 'Ties' to Ferrante?, Gilbert Cruz brought up Jhumpa Lahiri's book In Other Words, noting during the conversation that the author's most recent work was written in Italian. On the same date, during the episode Inside The New York Times Book Review: ‘West of Eden’, John Williams discussed the publication. Williams observed that the title stood at number eight on the list, representing the author's first work of non-fiction and her very first book written in Italian. Williams remarked that it was an interesting publication that had been receiving a significant amount of attention from readers and critics alike. Both podcast hosts emphasized the unique linguistic journey undertaken by the author, marking a bold and widely discussed departure from her previous English-language fiction.
Who recommended it
- Gilbert Cruz Discussed
- John Williams Discussed
Gilbert Cruz — 1 mention
“your own most recent book in other words was written in Italian”
John Williams — 1 mention
“um and at number eight somewhat more mutly's Juma leir's first non-fiction book and first book in Italian in other words and this is an interesting book and it's sort of been getting a lot of attention”