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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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It was a decent story of adjusting to life in America. I found the story of the parents far more interesting than that of Gogol/Nikhail. I would have preferred the story having been centered on the adult characters. A worthwhile read, but certainly not my favorite book about Asian Indians (that would be "A Suitable Boy," by Vikram Seth.).