The Namesake

I wasn't sure I'd like this at first but after the first tape (I listed to it on 6 cassette tapes) I started caring about the family. It gave me insight into what it must be like to move here and leave behind all your family, customs, life you've always known, weather you've grown up with, etc., and adjust to life in a foreign country especially where, as in this case, you aren't able to speak with or visit your family or home country very often. And what it must be like for you as a parent to do that and then have children who are/act/feel american when you still don't, really. It's like you're living your life in some in-between place and you don't completely fit in anywhere. I was torn between 3 & 4 starts and would give it a 3+ but am trying to save my 4 ratings for books that are truly outstanding.