The Aunt Who Wouldn't Die: A Novel by Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay

The Aunt Who Wouldn't Die: A Novel

Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay

141 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 284 reviews

Moods

funny 53%
reflective 44%
mysterious 40%
emotional 38%
lighthearted 32%
hopeful 20%
dark 16%
tense 14%
inspiring 8%
adventurous 6%
challenging 6%
relaxing 4%
informative 2%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 43%
slow 5%

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

3.66

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