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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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New York Times Bestseller. This book is about the Ganguli family, new arrivals from Calcutta, trying their best to become Americans even as they pine for home. The story centers around their firstborn, Gogol, and his own path through divided loyalties, comic detours, and wrenching love affairs.