"Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri Book Review by Jay Writtings LLC

"Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
A review of the novel "Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri.
# 117676 | 1,330 words | 4 sources | MLA | 2009 | US
Published on Dec 14, 2009 in Asian Studies (Asian American) , Asian Studies (East Asian Cultures) , Literature (American)


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Description:

The paper describes how Lahiri explores the Indian traditions and the clash of east with west in her novel "Namesake". The paper highlights the protagonist Gogol's struggle with his strong Indian traditions and expectation of his parents, and the American way of life. The paper opines that this book is an interesting read and a fine narration of the struggle of an immigrant family trying to come to terms with its true identity.

From the Paper:

"Namesake is a beautifully written and highly captivating first novel of Jhumpa Lahiri, who is a Pulitzer Prize winning author for her short stories in "Interpreter of Maladies", takes its readers along the transition and development of it characters and discovers its characters beyond one pivotal point along with the powerful forces of culture and cultural transition. It has a distinct flavor of sights and sounds with strong culinary taste. Lahiri explores the Indian traditions and the clash of east with west and its impact through its characters. The novel Namesake is the story of Ganguli family as they move from Calcutta to New England in America as a newly married couple, a marriage arranged according to the Indian traditions."

Sample of Sources Used:

  • Deusner, M. Stephen, Mariner Books. Review. Retrieved on June 9, 2006 from: http://www.powells.com/review/2003_10_31.html
  • Kakutani, Michiko, New York Times. Retrieved on June 9, 2006 from: http://www.powells.com/biblio/0618485228
  • Lahiri, Jhumpa. The Namesake.
  • Reiter, Amy. Review. Retrieved on June 9, 2006 from: http://www.powells.com/review/2003_10_31.html

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