'The Far Field' is a complexly layered, slow-burn about what happens when privilege, naivety, and impulsiveness fueled by grief have legitimate consequences for others. I felt that the main character, Shalini, was realistic, deeply flawed, and believable- making the story feel all the more devastating. As someone from the West who lives in quite a sheltered bubble, this novel was a very eye-opening look into the diverse political culture of India. The supporting characters from Kashmir and Kishtwar were just as complex and interesting to read about as Shalini, which made the ending deeply sad but very narratively satisfying. Overall, I felt the story had great emotional power and beautiful writing, albeit slow-paced in the middle.