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Der Namensvetter by Jhumpa Lahiri

staciek3's review against another edition

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Not rating since I didn't finish, but got in 20% and the book just wasn't grabbing me, so I'm moving on.

katsugirl's review against another edition

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5.0

When I first read this at 18 I fell in love, and I come back to it every few years. I don't try to read it too frequently but each time I do reread, I fall in love with different parts. Love Lahiri's writing style.

kate_cunningham's review against another edition

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emotional 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? Yes

4.5

hailiemz3's review against another edition

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3.0

predictable n no plot

gabi101's review against another edition

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

4.75

evilklo3000's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

jessknelson1's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad 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? No

4.0

rachaelsreadingnook's review against another edition

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challenging hopeful reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

jobustitch's review against another edition

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5.0

I was reading this book because we were going to show the movie at work as part of Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month. It is really wonderful, not only as a story about Indian immigrants in America, but how different generations fail to understand each other. Very sweet, and very moving.

amyingomar's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75