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El Buen Nombre (Lingua Franca)

El Buen Nombre (Lingua Franca) (2003)

301 pages 3.2/5 Goodreads

Gogol is named after his father's favourite author. But growing up in an Indian family in suburban America, the boy starts to hate the awkward name and itches to cast it off, along with the inherited values it represents. Determined to live a life far removed from that of his parents, Gogol sets off on his own path only to discover that the search for identity depends on much more than a name.

Author: Jhumpa Lahiri

ISBN: 9780804165723

Content Warnings

Identity & Discrimination

Racial slurs / racism (depicted)

Mental Health & Emotional

Death of a parent Suicide (discussed or ideation)

Other

Infidelity
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