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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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I agree with CandyB's review; the last third of the book was extremely rushed. One of the more interesting characters, Gogol's wife, doesn't get nearly enough time in the book. It is interesting how the parents remain a huge influence in the book, even though they remain "off-screen" for half the book. Overall a good read.