The Golden Son by Shilpi Somaya Gowda

The Golden Son

Shilpi Somaya Gowda

352 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction contemporary challenging emotional reflective fast-paced

Description

The first of his family to go to college, Anil Patel, the golden son, carries the weight of tradition and his family’s expectations when he leaves his tiny Indian village to begin a medical residency in Dallas, Texas, at one of the busiest and mos...

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Community Reviews Summary of 482 reviews

Moods

emotional 88%
hopeful 44%
reflective 38%
challenging 27%
inspiring 27%
adventurous 22%
sad 16%
tense 16%
funny 11%
dark 5%
informative 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 26%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 33% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | N/A: 5% | No: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11% | No: 11%

Average rating

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