A Great Country by Shilpi Somaya Gowda had a great concept, but I struggled with the execution from cover to cover. The beginning of the book has a strong open with tensions building, but around half way through it looses it's focus and never quite gets back to where it should be. I think it's a case where the messaging overshadows the story and while the messaging is important (and totally relevant given the state of affairs) it's hard to consume when you struggle to connect with the characters. Also, the cop at the end felt more like a caricature than a character.

I want more books like this because, again, I think the messaging is really important and needs to be spread far and wife; but messaging can't come at the expense of the story because those who needs the messaging most, will put it down because it's so front heavy.

Thank you Mariner Books for the gifted copy to review.