In the chapter “The Imperfect”, we have the chance to see translation in action, with examples from Italian and English included in the same sentences. In the book, Lahiri considers that “translating is the most profound, most intimate way of reading”. How do you feel about this presentation? Do you find it interesting, unremarkable, challenging? Why might that be? Why do you think the author and publisher have chosen to present the book in this way? Many editions of In Other Words are presented in parallel text format, with the Italian on one page and the English translation on the other. Do you read many books in translation, or is this a new experience for you? How does your experience of reading In Other Words compare with any other books in translation that you’ve read?ĭo you read many books in translation, or is this a new experience for you?
This is the second work in translation we have read together back in February 2020, when the Book Club first started, we read Sayaka Murata’s Convenience Store Woman, translated from the Japanese by Ginny Tapley Takemori.
There’s still plenty of time to read along with us! In Other Words is available for purchase from The Book Hive (get 10% off when you mention NCW Book Club) or from other independent bookshops. See our post here to find out about all the different ways you can get involved. We’d love to hear your thoughts on In Other Words, and any other questions that the book sparks for you. In the meantime, here are some questions that you might like to consider or discuss with friends, family and fellow members of the Book Club as you make your way through the book. NCW Book Club Discussion: In Other Words, Tuesday 20 July, 6 – 7.30pm BST, Dragon Hall Norwich Virtual Book Club Discussion: In Other Words, Friday 16 July, 5.30 – 7pm BST, online We hope you’ll join us in reading the book, and that you’ll join the discussion in our Discord community or one of our discussion sessions taking place online and in person. Over June and July, our NCW Book Club choice is In Other Words by Jhumpa Lahiri.
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