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3.9 AVERAGE
3.9 AVERAGE
Good like entry level for many issues and nice to have some solidarity from the South Asia contingent
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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:
No
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
3.5 stars
Overall it was a good book - the Narrative ramblings weren't really my thing, would have preferred maybe more of back and forth between times. It would start at present day and then wander off into the past and make me forget what is going on in the present.
Also, the ending seemed to be a little too wrapped up, or maybe it was wrapped up too quickly and nicely for me.
Overall it was a good book - the Narrative ramblings weren't really my thing, would have preferred maybe more of back and forth between times. It would start at present day and then wander off into the past and make me forget what is going on in the present.
Also, the ending seemed to be a little too wrapped up, or maybe it was wrapped up too quickly and nicely for me.
An important topic - police profiling and violence against minorities - but unfortunately I felt like the writing was at times rather stilted and flat.
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
4.0 stars
DEFINITE recommendation
I received a complimentary Kindle e-book in exchange for an honest review. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own. Thank you to Shilpi Somay Gowda, Mariner Books, Book Club Girl, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.
This is a very thought-provoking book. It is about the arrest of a 12-year-old boy and mistaken appearances and prejudices. It is all about the effect of the arrest on the Shah family - Ashok, Priya (immigrant parents from India), and their American-born children Deepa, Maya, and Ajay. The entire family rethinks what is important to them including family and friends who are family.
This situation could happen anywhere in the United States and that is the problem. We need to do better as parents, communities, and police departments.
I will be thinking about this book for a long time.
For a more detailed review, check out my blog - booksbydorothea:
https://booksbydorothea.blogspot.com/2024/02/review-great-country-ebook.html
DEFINITE recommendation
I received a complimentary Kindle e-book in exchange for an honest review. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own. Thank you to Shilpi Somay Gowda, Mariner Books, Book Club Girl, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.
This is a very thought-provoking book. It is about the arrest of a 12-year-old boy and mistaken appearances and prejudices. It is all about the effect of the arrest on the Shah family - Ashok, Priya (immigrant parents from India), and their American-born children Deepa, Maya, and Ajay. The entire family rethinks what is important to them including family and friends who are family.
This situation could happen anywhere in the United States and that is the problem. We need to do better as parents, communities, and police departments.
I will be thinking about this book for a long time.
For a more detailed review, check out my blog - booksbydorothea:
https://booksbydorothea.blogspot.com/2024/02/review-great-country-ebook.html
