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The Namesake

Jhumpa Lahiri

Start date: May 1, 2018

Finish date: May 30, 2018

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Sep 23, 2017 Mariah Roze rated it it was amazing

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I read this book for my hometown book club. This book is an easy, smooth read. I've been wanting to read a book by Jhumpa Lahiri for a long time and I'm glad the opportunity finally arised. I now have put all the other books that my library has by her on hold.

I think part of the reason I connected so much with this book is because my best friend from college was an immigrant at age 6 from India. Her parents are traditional in a country that is completely different than theirs. They would like th ...more

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May 24, 2018 Gisela Hafezparast rated it it was amazing

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This writer is fast becoming one of my favourite contemporary writers. You would never believe she is not a wise old lady, who lived through wars and catastrophes. She is not, she is young, a mother with a job but writes really the most insightful books. Also, interestingly she always a male main character to make her points, but is equally able to put across the female view. Brilliant writing skills and beautiful language.

This book is all about the immigrant experience, both first and second ge ...more

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