![]() ![]() First there is his odd name, then there are the lunches his mother packs for him, and the holidays they celebrate (or do not). And yet, Gogol still struggles with identity. Their story tackles issues of the immigrant experience, the clash of cultures, differences (and conflicts) between generations, and personal identity.While their parents find a community of other Bengalis with which to associate and celebrate life’s milestones, their children – son Gogol and his younger sister Sonia – are clearly Americans. Lahiri writes with such eloquence and grace, letting the reader learn about this family much as she would do when meeting new acquaintances who become friends over decades. This is the type of literary fiction I adore. They settle in Cambridge, Massachusetts where Ashoke is studying engineering, have two children, buy a house and live their lives: Indians with American children. ![]() ![]() The novel follows the Ganguli family over three decades, beginning when Ashoke and Ashima’s marriage is first arranged in Calcutta. Digital audiobook performed by Sarita Choudhury. ![]()
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