Jhumpa LahiriLiterary Fiction · Contemporary Literature·b. 1967
The Namesake
Synopsis
Gogol, named after his father's favorite author, struggles with his identity growing up in an Indian family in suburban America. He dislikes his name and the values it represents, yearning for a life separate from his parents. His journey to find himself reveals that identity is more complex than just a name.
How it reads
- Writing4.0
- Impact4.0
- Characters3.0
- Plot3.0
- Atmosphere3.0
Prose complexity 7/10
Readers say (1)Reflective · Emotional · Thought-Provoking · Coming of Age · Fish Out of Water