The Namesake.

soulflyer · October 2nd, 2006, 06:30 PM

'Sup people.

So I've been reading this book, and for some reason I am really angered by it...I've gotten to the part of Moushumi's affair and I am enraged by it...I was sitting on the train reading and I wanted to throw the book out the doors...

Maybe Lahiri aimed to get the reader angry about it, or maybe she just hit a sore spot because I know what it feels like to be cheated on...has anyone read it? can they see differently about it?

In other news, my grandmother passed away on Friday from Variant CJD. A very slow, painful death. Her funeral is on Thursday.

I'm leaving for India on the 25th of this month...

thats all for now.

Arshy · October 2nd, 2006, 06:38 PM

Sorry to hear about ya grandma maan....

Hope god rests her soul in a peaceful place....

as for the book, not read it!

Lady Pimp · October 2nd, 2006, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by soulflyer

'Sup people.

So I've been reading this book, and for some reason I am really angered by it...I've gotten to the part of Moushumi's affair and I am enraged by it...I was sitting on the train reading and I wanted to throw the book out the doors...

Maybe Lahiri aimed to get the reader angry about it, or maybe she just hit a sore spot because I know what it feels like to be cheated on...has anyone read it? can they see differently about it?

In other news, my grandmother passed away on Friday from Variant CJD. A very slow, painful death. Her funeral is on Thursday.

I'm leaving for India on the 25th of this month...

thats all for now.

sorry to hear about you grandmother

but would you recomend the book as a interesting read?

soulflyer · October 2nd, 2006, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Lady Pimp

sorry to hear about you grandmother

but would you recomend the book as a interesting read?

Yes I would recommend the book for one to read...for most of the book, i find myself understanding/being empathetic to the main character and his life changing ways. I don't agree with them, but I can understand why he would take such paths.

It was just this cheating thing that really pissed me off...

soulflyer · October 2nd, 2006, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Arshy

Sorry to hear about ya grandma maan....

Hope god rests her soul in a peaceful place....

as for the book, not read it!

read the book!

and thanks for the condolences.

**musicchic33** · October 2nd, 2006, 07:25 PM

I was actually thinking of this book today, because I finished her other book "interpreter of maladies" and considered reading this one...

seems like it hit a nerve (which can be a good thing)

I'll read it now lol

soulflyer · October 2nd, 2006, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by musicchic33

I was actually thinking of this book today, because I finished her other book "interpreter of maladies" and considered reading this one...

seems like it hit a nerve (which can be a good thing)

I'll read it now lol

How was the interpretor of maladies? The namesake is very crude...she can't stop talking about sex in it...Gogol sleeps with all sorts, Moushumi sleeps with people...it's quite "modern" in that sense.

Gimmeck · October 2nd, 2006, 07:26 PM

The namesake movie is comin gout soon. cant wait to see it.

BTW My grand mother died few days ago as well.

Lady Pimp · October 2nd, 2006, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by soulflyer

Yes I would recommend the book for one to read...for most of the book, i find myself understanding/being empathetic to the main character and his life changing ways. I don't agree with them, but I can understand why he would take such paths.

It was just this cheating thing that really pissed me off...

and the authors name is?

soulflyer · October 2nd, 2006, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Lady Pimp

and the authors name is?

Jhumpa Lahiri - winner of the Pulitzer Prize...and admittedly very attractive.

**FScott** · October 2nd, 2006, 07:39 PM

sorry about your grandma

haven't read the book and never will.

**musicchic33** · October 2nd, 2006, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by soulflyer

How was the interpretor of maladies? The namesake is very crude...she can't stop talking about sex in it...Gogol sleeps with all sorts, Moushumi sleeps with people...it's quite "modern" in that sense.

It's really strange and doesn't seem to make sense at first fitting all the stories together, but it does make you think a bit.. It's a light read, so I say just go for it.

**musicchic33** · October 2nd, 2006, 09:38 PM

I didn't read the bit about your grandmother before, sorry to hear

Lady Pimp · October 2nd, 2006, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by soulflyer

Jhumpa Lahiri - winner of the Pulitzer Prize...and admittedly very attractive.

ty

youheartme2 · October 2nd, 2006, 10:44 PM

Im sorry about ur grandma. <3

soulflyer · October 3rd, 2006, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by musicchic33

It's really strange and doesn't seem to make sense at first fitting all the stories together, but it does make you think a bit.. It's a light read, so I say just go for it.

Then you might be in for a shock on this book - it's far more deeper than what initially meets the eye.

I finished the book last night and i still can't stop thinking about it...it's left a big impression on me, in some ways good impressions and in many ways bad also.

I'd probably read it again in a few years, just to see if my views have changed with time.

thanks for the condolence

soulflyer · October 3rd, 2006, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by youheartme2

Im sorry about ur grandma. <3

thank you for your concern

Princess_Ligi · October 3rd, 2006, 04:11 PM

Hey are you still in Britain? And have you decided on a Uni yet? I was just in Austin last weekend.

soulflyer · October 3rd, 2006, 04:20 PM

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Hey are you still in Britain? And have you decided on a Uni yet? I was just in Austin last weekend.

I'm not coming to America anymore. I'm goiong to India, and I might not come back....long story.

chiquita · October 3rd, 2006, 04:20 PM

yeah I have but I can't talk about it right now, am suppose to be studying.
Just making a suggestion. For people who have already read "The Namesake" and "interpreter of maladies", both really good books, should read " Brick Lane- by Monica Ali". It's a good book.

chiquita · October 3rd, 2006, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Gimmeck

The namesake movie is comin gout soon. cant wait to see it.

BTW My grand mother died few days ago as well.

:O no way!!!!!! when?! I want to see it!!

sunrize · October 3rd, 2006, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by soulflyer

'Sup people.

So I've been reading this book, and for some reason I am really angered by it...I've gotten to the part of Moushumi's affair and I am enraged by it...I was sitting on the train reading and I wanted to throw the book out the doors...

Maybe Lahiri aimed to get the reader angry about it, or maybe she just hit a sore spot because I know what it feels like to be cheated on...has anyone read it? can they see differently about it?

In other news, my grandmother passed away on Friday from Variant CJD. A very slow, painful death. Her funeral is on Thursday.

I'm leaving for India on the 25th of this month...

thats all for now.

Bye.

jus_me · October 3rd, 2006, 04:25 PM

books have never evoked anger in me..other emotions but not anger

is it fact or is it based on some half truths?

Princess_Ligi · October 3rd, 2006, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by soulflyer

I'm not coming to America anymore. I'm goiong to India, and I might not come back....long story.

you mean bastard. msn. now.

~*jollybengali*~ · October 3rd, 2006, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by chiquita

:O no way!!!!!! when?! I want to see it!!

in november I believe. kal penn plays the part of gogol.

October 2nd, 2006, 06:30 PM	#1
soulflyer Addicted Join Date: May 23 2004 Location: London Posts: 4,626 Reputation: 0 --> Rep Power: 39 Casino cash: $1000	The Namesake. 'Sup people. So I've been reading this book, and for some reason I am really angered by it...I've gotten to the part of Moushumi's affair and I am enraged by it...I was sitting on the train reading and I wanted to throw the book out the doors... Maybe Lahiri aimed to get the reader angry about it, or maybe she just hit a sore spot because I know what it feels like to be cheated on...has anyone read it? can they see differently about it? In other news, my grandmother passed away on Friday from Variant CJD. A very slow, painful death. Her funeral is on Thursday. I'm leaving for India on the 25th of this month... thats all for now. __________________ Naari Naagin Sahi

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Arshy Should I Consider Retiring??? Join Date: Mar 27 2005 Location: Sin City Posts: 25,027 Reputation: 181268014 --> Rep Power: 18126919 Casino cash: $16414	Sorry to hear about ya grandma maan.... Hope god rests her soul in a peaceful place.... as for the book, not read it! __________________ *Told you guys. I ain't female.*

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musicchic33 VIP Member Join Date: May 6 2005 Location: Guam Posts: 55,591 Reputation: 2147483647 --> Rep Power: 214748604 Casino cash: $459244	I was actually thinking of this book today, because I finished her other book "interpreter of maladies" and considered reading this one... seems like it hit a nerve (which can be a good thing) I'll read it now lol __________________ get money, son get money, son.

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Princess_Ligi Should I Consider Retiring??? Join Date: Dec 13 2004 Posts: 22,484 Reputation: 641055202 --> Rep Power: 64105628 Casino cash: $44278	Hey are you still in Britain? And have you decided on a Uni yet? I was just in Austin last weekend.

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chiquita Addicted Join Date: Feb 25 2005 Posts: 4,560 Reputation: 148122771 --> Rep Power: 14812314 Casino cash: $32740	yeah I have but I can't talk about it right now, am suppose to be studying. Just making a suggestion. For people who have already read "The Namesake" and "interpreter of maladies", both really good books, should read " Brick Lane- by Monica Ali". It's a good book. __________________

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jus_me Should I Consider Retiring??? Join Date: Oct 11 2004 Posts: 15,161 Reputation: 358308 --> Rep Power: 35910 Casino cash: $5656	books have never evoked anger in me..other emotions but not anger is it fact or is it based on some half truths? __________________ When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are all in confederacy against him.

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