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A Great Country
by Shilpi Somaya Gowda
A Great Country by Shilpi Somaya Gowda offers a nuanced look at an Indian-American family whose pursuit of the American dream is upended when their young son is arrested, forcing them to confront issues of identity, prejudice, and generational conflict. While the novel thoughtfully explores themes of immigration and social class, some aspects felt predictable and the storytelling occasionally relied on familiar tropes, making it a solid but not exceptional read
What I didn't realize was that this was better suited as a Young Adult novel... which wasn't the kind of book I was looking for. Everything was spelled out so simply, leaving little for the reader to think about, which is a quality about books I tend to enjoy.
Overall, I would recommend this book to someone who is interested in some hot-button social justice issues but maybe not as familiar with them and looking for an introduction through one Indian family's experience.
What I didn't realize was that this was better suited as a Young Adult novel... which wasn't the kind of book I was looking for. Everything was spelled out so simply, leaving little for the reader to think about, which is a quality about books I tend to enjoy.
Overall, I would recommend this book to someone who is interested in some hot-button social justice issues but maybe not as familiar with them and looking for an introduction through one Indian family's experience.