Dava Shastri's Last Day by Kirthana Ramisetti

Dava Shastri's Last Day

Kirthana Ramisetti

384 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

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Description

In this thought-provoking and entertaining debut novel about of a multicultural family, a dying billionaire matriarch leaks news of her death early so she can examine her legacy—a decision that horrifies her children and inadvertently exposes secr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 681 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
reflective 78%
sad 41%
hopeful 18%
inspiring 16%
funny 12%
challenging 11%
tense 11%
dark 9%
mysterious 6%
adventurous 3%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 33%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 74% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 31% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.56

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