A review by badmom
The Golden Son by Shilpi Somaya Gowda

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

Beautifully vivid descriptions of farming areas in India and an interesting story of one young man’s split life between his home village and Dallas, Texas. Some characters are relatively shallow compared to others, seemingly brought in for some breadth but not much depth, and a few plotlines are left dangling, unresolved. Overall a unique and thoughtful perspective of what makes life rich & meaningful. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Medical trauma, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Hate crime, Racial slurs, Sexual violence, Suicide, Violence, Xenophobia, Grief, Death of parent, and Classism

Minor: Addiction, Cancer, Death, Drug abuse, Islamophobia, Religious bigotry, and Alcohol