Reviews

The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri

sarahpreno's review against another edition

3.0

I really want to give this book 4 stars because I enjoyed reading it and was interested in the story the entire time but there were a few parts that I just hated and cannot overlook!

andrewsutton's review against another edition

informative lighthearted reflective

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

nerdie_kitten's review against another edition

4.0

Gorgeous!!
A glorious miniature of a tiny family making voyage between to whole different worlds. Simple and sober yet heart touching :-)

rheabh's review against another edition

emotional reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

alizaimran_'s review against another edition

emotional reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

jessica503's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

rifkautami's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

indira4's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

there is no way to describe this book other than heartwarming. as a bengali american myself, i have found myself within these pages in a way i have never experienced in a book before. the book felt like it was written for me. Wow.

stephaniesteen73's review against another edition

4.0

Interesting novel about coming to terms with your childhood and the values your parents hold. This is, of course, more difficult if you are an immigrant. Very informative portrayal about Bengali culture.

readlikefire's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.5