The Namesake | Critical Overview
There was a full range of critiques when Jhumpa Lahiri's novel The Namesake first was published. No one disagreed about Lahiri's ability to write lyrical narrative. Some went so far as to state that they could almost taste the novel because of Lahiri's detailed representations of Indian food. Other reviewers dug into the issues of assimilation to a new country, praising Lahiri's authenticity or approving the glimpse she offered from the inside of the immigration issues. However, some critics found flaws, arguing that the author needed to probe more deeply into her characters....
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