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Literary Fiction· United States

The Namesake

by Jhumpa Lahiri
Aggregate Editorial Score35/100
ALA Notable Books
Published 2003301 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Jhumpa Lahiri's The Namesake (2003) stands as one of the most significant works of literary fiction of its era. Gogol Ganguli, the son of Indian immigrants in Massachusetts, struggles with his unusual name and his identity between two cultures. Lahiri's debut novel is a beautifully observed story of American immigration and generational change. Themes of Indian-American, identity, immigration run through the work. The book has received recognition from ALA Notable Books 2003.

Book Details

AuthorJhumpa Lahiri
Published2003
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages301
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780395927212
Editorial Score35/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇺🇸 United States

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Awards & Recognition

ALA Notable Books
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200313
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Namesake about?

Gogol Ganguli, the son of Indian immigrants in Massachusetts, struggles with his unusual name and his identity between two cultures. Lahiri's debut novel is a beautifully observed story of American immigration and generational change.

Who wrote The Namesake?

The Namesake was written by Jhumpa Lahiri, from United States. First published in 2003.

What awards has The Namesake won?

The Namesake has received the following awards and honours: ALA Notable Books 2003.

Is The Namesake worth reading?

The Namesake is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 13/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in Indian-American, identity, immigration.

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What category is The Namesake?

The Namesake is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is The Namesake from?

The Namesake originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.

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