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291 pages • first pub 2003 (editions) user-added
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Format: Digital
Language: English
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'The Namesake' is the story of a boy brought up Indian in America. 'When her grandmother learned of Ashima's pregnancy, she was particularly thrilled at the prospect of naming the family's first sahib. And so Ashima and Ashoke have agreed to put o...
Community Reviews Summary of 14,966 reviews
Moods
emotional 81%
sad 33%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 18%
challenging 9%
informative 8%
relaxing 7%
adventurous 6%
lighthearted 5%
tense 5%
funny 3%
dark 2%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 86% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Average rating
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Graphic
Death of parent, Death, InfidelityModerate
Sexual content, Racism, XenophobiaMinor
Transphobia291 pages • first pub 2003 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
'The Namesake' is the story of a boy brought up Indian in America. 'When her grandmother learned of Ashima's pregnancy, she was particularly thrilled at the prospect of naming the family's first sahib. And so Ashima and Ashoke have agreed to put o...
Community Reviews Summary of 14,966 reviews
Moods
emotional 81%
sad 33%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 18%
challenging 9%
informative 8%
relaxing 7%
adventurous 6%
lighthearted 5%
tense 5%
funny 3%
dark 2%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 86% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Death, InfidelityModerate
Sexual content, Racism, XenophobiaMinor
Transphobia