The Aunt Who Wouldn't Die by Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay

The Aunt Who Wouldn't Die

Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay

160 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective fast-paced

Description

A laugh-out-loud, tug-at-your-heartstrings tale of love, family, and freedom centered around three generations of Bengali women.Somlata has just married into the dynastic but declining Mitra family. At eighteen, she expects to settle into her role...

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Community Reviews Summary of 275 reviews

Moods

funny 52%
reflective 45%
mysterious 41%
emotional 37%
lighthearted 31%
hopeful 20%
dark 16%
tense 14%
inspiring 8%
adventurous 6%
challenging 6%
relaxing 4%
informative 2%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 44%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 20% | N/A: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 54% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.67

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