The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri

The Namesake

Jhumpa Lahiri

336 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

With a new afterword from Jhumpa Lahiri, a new edition of the contemporary classic. "Dazzling...An intimate, closely observed family portrait."--The New York Times "Hugely appealing."--People Magazine "An exquisitely detailed family saga."--En...

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Community Reviews Summary of 10,919 reviews

Moods

reflective 84%
emotional 80%
sad 31%
hopeful 24%
inspiring 16%
informative 9%
challenging 8%
adventurous 6%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 6%
tense 5%
funny 3%
dark 2%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 28%
fast 7%

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: 69% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.99

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