The Golden Son, Shilpi Somaya Gowda
I have no idea where I got this book, probably from a little free library. I found it in my Mt. TBR pile and it looked like it could be a good read. I have only read one other book based in India and its culture, so it was enlightening to learn about their customs and long held traditions, cultures, and way of life. This is the story of a boy and a girl from two different families, but best friends, and the life paths they take, and their connection and relationship to each other. Anil pursues a degree in medicine, leaving his family in India to go to Dallas, Texas, where he finds a world and culture completely different from his own but does find some friends and roommates from India, and we see their friendship and character growth. Anil has to deal with racism on a few different levels, and the impact it has on his life.
Leena stays in India and her parents arrange a marriage for her, which becomes a nightmare, and we follow her choices of how to deal with the trauma she endures, and what the culture says about her decisions and how it affects her. The two meet again after time passes, and some interesting things happen for the both of them.
This is definitely worth reading, even if you have no more knowledge of India than the Diwali episode of The Office, the author paints a vibrant and full picture of life in India, making it easy to immerse yourself in the story.
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