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Literary Fiction · MelancholicA boy named after Gogol and a family that moved from Calcutta
The Namesake
See it on Amazon2003Moderate readSteady pace
What it is about
Gogol Ganguli grows up in Massachusetts, the son of Bengali immigrants, and struggles with his unusual name. Lahiri’s 2003 novel follows two generations of an immigrant family.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy literary fiction that puts character and language first, with a melancholic mood and a steady pace. It is a read that rewards some attention.
Themes: Immigration · Family · Identity
Screen adaptation
The Namesake (2006)
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