The Aunt Who Wouldn't Die by Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay

The Aunt Who Wouldn't Die

Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay with Arunava Sinha (Translator)

79 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 293 reviews

Moods

funny 51%
reflective 46%
emotional 40%
mysterious 40%
lighthearted 34%
hopeful 19%
dark 17%
tense 15%
inspiring 7%
adventurous 5%
challenging 5%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

fast 53%
medium 40%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 19% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.66

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