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4.01 AVERAGE
4.01 AVERAGE
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
This felt like a particularly dramatic medical soap opera. In some places the medical knowledge was well-versed, while in others it was confusingly misinformed (I’m not sure the author entirely understands what an abscess is). The most frustrating part for me was the lack of insight into what it’s like to study and work in medicine. It really felt like the author’s field research was limited to Greys Anatomy (the TV drama, not the textbook).
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Medical trauma, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Hate crime, Racial slurs, Sexual violence, Suicide, Violence, Xenophobia, Grief, Death of parent, Classism
Minor: Addiction, Cancer, Death, Drug abuse, Islamophobia, Religious bigotry, Alcohol
I found that especially after just finishing When Breath Becomes Air, it was interesting to contrast the depictions of the medical world between the two books.
The Golden Son has a realness and a desperation to Anil's first years of practice. It feels very genuine as he stumbles and attempts to find his footing in the new world of America and in the hospital.
It was also fascinating as a glimpse into Indian culture. The arbitrations and daily life in his small village back home gave me a better understanding of his personal struggles and of his character and contrasted his personality and views with that of Lina, the other main character, whose story was heartbreaking.
I very much enjoyed reading this book!
The Golden Son has a realness and a desperation to Anil's first years of practice. It feels very genuine as he stumbles and attempts to find his footing in the new world of America and in the hospital.
It was also fascinating as a glimpse into Indian culture. The arbitrations and daily life in his small village back home gave me a better understanding of his personal struggles and of his character and contrasted his personality and views with that of Lina, the other main character, whose story was heartbreaking.
I very much enjoyed reading this book!
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
3.5 star. I like this author. Interesting cultural information given thru a fictional account.
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes