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I really enjoyed this book! Even the cover is beautifully done.
It's about the challenges Anil faces between two cultures (Indian and Western). It's very well written. Although it's full of events and touches on the lives of many of the characters its not that intense.
Highly recommend it. And I look forward to reading more from Gowda. ...more
It's about the challenges Anil faces between two cultures (Indian and Western). It's very well written. Although it's full of events and touches on the lives of many of the characters its not that intense.
Highly recommend it. And I look forward to reading more from Gowda. ...more
Gowda has a way with family drama, as evidenced by her first book, Secret Daughter. Golden Son is the story of Anil, the oldest son of a wealthy Indian landowner. Anil's father encourages his "golden" boy to pursue a medical degree including a scholarship to advanced study in the US.
Anil finds the US less a dream than a mixture of drudgery and nightmare. Although he finds love, he also finds racism and he struggles to compete in the cut throat environment of the major research hospital.
When Anil ...more
Anil finds the US less a dream than a mixture of drudgery and nightmare. Although he finds love, he also finds racism and he struggles to compete in the cut throat environment of the major research hospital.
When Anil ...more
Aug 25, 2016
Terri
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