The Namesake
by Jhumpa Lahiri
This is the story of two Indian immigrants and their son, Gogol as they try to balance tradition and assimilation in becoming Americans. It particularly follows Gogol as he grows up in America and finds a way to define himself. I often don't care for books like this and find them plotless, self-indulgent, and whiney, but Lahiri is such an incredible writer that I really enjoyed the book. It made me wonder about what it is to be an American and what roles "accidents" can play in our lives. It also gave me wicked Indian food cravings. Yum.
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