A review by carasynthia
Mother Ocean Father Nation by Nishant Batsha

3.0

I rarely leave reviews, but something about this book prompted it. I started this book thinking it would be on my favorites shelf for sure. I finished it feeling strangely empty. I don't know if it is because I came into the novel with different expectations or what. I think the characters were depicted very realistically and it made for an interesting read. Yet, I felt I could know more about their backstory to really connect with them. I felt like something about their motivations were lacking, but it could be that I just cannot relate enough to such a dire situation.

I'd definitely recommend this for anyone who wants to read a fictionalized account of what I believe is similar to the 1980s coup in Fiji. I will be looking out for more from Batsha in the future.