The Namesake (movie tie-in edition)

Nice read. Good storyline. Jhumpa Lahiri has written this book very well. The book is about a guy who is in search of himself. It is about how life descends on to American born Indian's. It is about a person who haggles in between the Indian and American culture, trying to live up to the expectations of Indian parents and american girlfriends. For all those, who despise reading a book can go...more

Nice read. Good storyline. Jhumpa Lahiri has written this book very well. The book is about a guy who is in search of himself. It is about how life descends on to American born Indian's. It is about a person who haggles in between the Indian and American culture, trying to live up to the expectations of Indian parents and american girlfriends. For all those, who despise reading a book can go and see the movie with the same title 'The Namesake'. It is quite an old film.   hide

the book is well written and captivating. but didnt understand the climax.i was left wanting for more. maybe meant for the intellects.

Couldn't make myself to read the whole book. Will try again! the author goes into too much details, lost patience after reading 10 pages

I'll be honest. I had'nt finished reading the book and misplaced it while moving house right when I was starting to really understand the characters and enjoy the book. Watched the movie and I thought Mira Nair did a good job. But reading the book is always a better experience.