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Book Review of The Namesake

The Namesake
The Namesake
Author: Jhumpa Lahiri
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback
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Helpful Score: 1


I actually found the book slow at first. Once I got in to it, maybe about 75 to 100 pages in, when Gogol got older, I really grew to like it. I liked seeing life through other character's eyes as events were moving forward. I loved the way that immigrant's lives were portrayed and how distinct their experiences were to their childrens' in the US. So many topics were covered here in such great depth. I loved the character development and the way that lives were intertwined. Great read! Definitely recommend.