291 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 10,940 reviews
Moods
emotional 80%
sad 30%
hopeful 23%
inspiring 16%
informative 9%
challenging 8%
adventurous 7%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 6%
tense 5%
funny 3%
dark 2%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 89% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Death, InfidelityModerate
Racism, Sexual content, Adult/minor relationshipMinor
Transphobia, Deadnaming291 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 10,940 reviews
Moods
emotional 80%
sad 30%
hopeful 23%
inspiring 16%
informative 9%
challenging 8%
adventurous 7%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 6%
tense 5%
funny 3%
dark 2%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 89% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Death, InfidelityModerate
Racism, Sexual content, Adult/minor relationshipMinor
Transphobia, Deadnaming