A review by girrllie
The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri

informative 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

2.0

Soooo slow. Really just a narrative about the main character and not a story to enjoy. Real life is boring which is why I read. To escape it. I don’t want to read about another boring life in the form of literature.