Jhumpa Lahiri should teach a masterclass in writing. I especially enjoyed the way she writes characters so that you get to know their quirks and traits in the span of just a few sentences. This collection provides evocative snapshots into the lives of both Indian immigrants and people who have never left India. 
My problem with short story collections remains though. Some of these stories are more memorable than others and I probably would have preferred a full length novel but that’s just me.