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السمي

السمي

Literary Fiction
Published
2014
Language
Arabic

Synopsis

Born to Bengali immigrants in America, Gogol Ganguli struggles with his unusual name and the dual identity it represents. As he grows up, he navigates the complexities of his family's traditions and his desire to forge his own path in a new world. This story explores the challenges of cultural assimilation and the search for belonging across two generations.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

MelancholicReflectiveEmotionalThought-Provoking
Coming of AgeFish Out of WaterFamily Saga

Genres

Literary Fiction

About the author

J
Jhumpa Lahiri

Jhumpa Lahiri is best known for her novel The Namesake and her debut story collection, Interpreter of Maladies. She writes primarily about the immigrant experience and the complexities of family life. Her recent work includes several books written and published first in Italian.