The Namesake

The Namesake follows the lives of Ashoke and Ashima Ganguli, who immigrate from Kolkata to Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Their son, Gogol, named after the Russian author Nikolai Gogol, grapples with his dual identity as an American and a Bengali.

The novel delves into themes of cultural identity, family traditions, and the challenges of balancing two distinct worlds.

It chronicles Gogol's journey through his childhood, education, relationships, and eventual marriage, highlighting the tensions and reconciliations within his family and his own sense of self.