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4.01 AVERAGE
4.01 AVERAGE
Excellent! I loved Secret Daughter and this was another amazing novel!
I accidentally ordered this book when what I wanted was the Golden Son by Pierce Brown, the second book in a fantasy trilogy. It was my fault. I was disappointed but looked this one up on Goodreads, read a few reviews and they were pretty good so I read it. It is pretty good. Not great, but interesting and engaging. I learned a little about Indian traditions and customs. Also learned to be more careful when hitting that buy it now button.
Love love family sagas over time, especially Indian or Middle Eastern. Immigrant story at its rawest.
I would read anything she wrote. She has an ability to marry American and Indian culture, along with a sprinkling of doctor culture, that I love.
After reading The Henna Artist, I was interested in reading more about India culture. The Golden Son turned out to be a fantastic moving story that taught me a lot and opened my eyes.
As another reviewer stated it was "a beautiful illustration that not everything in life is wonderful and turns out okay - but some things eventually do." And, being "the Golden Son is not always so golden, but the journey that we take with him is fascinating and heartbreaking and heartwarming".
So many great topics she wrote, well researched, emotional, and deep. It flowed well between the characters and the different timelines/settings. So captivating and heartbreaking at times. Topics included religion, castes, traditions, marriage, careers, societies, immigrants, family pressures, etc... I really bonded with Anil and Leena both, such great character development. Both of them struggled along their journey and yet came out of it with such growth and wisdom. It was sad to read about how women and servants are still treated in some communities. The storyline about doctor and hospital life was eye opening and rough to read about as well.
A beautiful book that makes me want to read more from the author. I was pleasantly surprised and really enjoyed this moving book. 5 stars.
As another reviewer stated it was "a beautiful illustration that not everything in life is wonderful and turns out okay - but some things eventually do." And, being "the Golden Son is not always so golden, but the journey that we take with him is fascinating and heartbreaking and heartwarming".
So many great topics she wrote, well researched, emotional, and deep. It flowed well between the characters and the different timelines/settings. So captivating and heartbreaking at times. Topics included religion, castes, traditions, marriage, careers, societies, immigrants, family pressures, etc... I really bonded with Anil and Leena both, such great character development. Both of them struggled along their journey and yet came out of it with such growth and wisdom. It was sad to read about how women and servants are still treated in some communities. The storyline about doctor and hospital life was eye opening and rough to read about as well.
A beautiful book that makes me want to read more from the author. I was pleasantly surprised and really enjoyed this moving book. 5 stars.
I was so excited to read another of her books after Secret Daughter, and this book was also excellent. I love books set in India. Also set in Texas which is quiet the contrast. I enjoyed all the characters and it wasn't too predictable. Hoping she writes more!
Pretty stereotypical story with some sections that really stretched the imagination. Still, it maintained enough interest to complete the book.
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A farmer in a small village in India is a leader of his community, and he raises his sons, especially his oldest, to fulfill big dreams. That includes becoming not only the leader of the family, but also a doctor. Anil sets his goals and follows them, all the way to the Parkland Hospital of Dallas, Tx. As Anil lands in his new life, he faces challenges to who the thought he was, and what he thought he was capable of.
At the same time, his lifelong childhood friend, Leena, is growing up in the culture of India. Her farmer parents, more modest than Anil's family, try hard to get her a good match. Once this is made, however, Leena's reality is unlike anything she expected. She learns what she is capable of and how she can survive.
Life happens, big and small, to both in their own spheres. And when fate draws them together again, they begin to see the world in yet a different way. As they grow into the people they are meant to be, we watch the journey, the maze of choices and consequences, as they fulfill their destinies.
At the same time, his lifelong childhood friend, Leena, is growing up in the culture of India. Her farmer parents, more modest than Anil's family, try hard to get her a good match. Once this is made, however, Leena's reality is unlike anything she expected. She learns what she is capable of and how she can survive.
Life happens, big and small, to both in their own spheres. And when fate draws them together again, they begin to see the world in yet a different way. As they grow into the people they are meant to be, we watch the journey, the maze of choices and consequences, as they fulfill their destinies.