Search - The Namesake

This one is really really good. But... it felt unfinished. There were some parts, especially in his later life, which I was frankly more interested in, that are just left out. The last 50 pages are so felt rushed. I wanted to know more.

Having said that, the author can most definitely write. The writing was superb, very well done, lyrical almost. Her descriptions of the Bengali traditions and lives in America are so well done, I felt like I was right there with them.

Overall, a good read. I hope the movie is good too :)

Surprisingly good book. Very enjoyable with likable enough characters.

I could picture Gogol as I read this book. It is a great story on how foreigners re-invent their lives in a new country.

Very well written. Great story. Long chapters.

I picked this for my book club (we've been meeting for almost 8 years). I think most of the ladies enjoyed reading it, although you can't please everybody.
I enjoyed how Jhumpa got us "into the heads" of all the characters. Her style of prose draws you into the story.
I would like to know more... isn't that the sign of an engaging story?

This book is phenomenal. I can understand why the movie's director put her other two projects on hold to turn this novel into a movie. Though I haven't seen the movie, and it's been a while since I read the novel, the characters stay with you for a long time! Truly a memorable read.