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inspiring
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tense
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Character
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Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A Great Country by Shilpi Somaya Gowda is a moving, beautifully written novel that lingers long after the final page. Gowda weaves together themes of family, identity, belonging, and sacrifice with such emotional depth that it feels both deeply personal and universally relatable. The characters are layered and authentic, their struggles and triumphs rendered with empathy and honesty.
What I loved most is how Gowda explores the tension between generations—between tradition and new opportunities, between cultural heritage and the challenges of forging a path in a new place. The writing is elegant yet accessible, with passages that stopped me in my tracks to reread.
This is a novel that invites reflection on what it truly means to call a place home and how families navigate love, loss, and resilience together. Powerful, heartfelt, and unforgettable—one of the best books I’ve read this year.
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
medium-paced
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A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
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challenging
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
this novel was tied up way too nicely for the author to have proved any point about any systemic issues.
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
challenging
hopeful
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
challenging
emotional
tense
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
reflective
tense
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
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes