Family, identity and loss

‘The Namesake’ by Jhumpa Lahiri explores the intersection of Indian and American cultures.

I had read all of Jhumpa Lahiri's works before starting her debut novel, ‘The Namesake’. As always, I’m impressed by her magical craft and ability to make trivial things appear elevated. Lahiri never plots ambitious narratives; instead, she effortlessly moves the narrative forward by capturing the essence of everyday life. ‘The Namesake’ follows this same approach.