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3.53 AVERAGE
3.53 AVERAGE
slow-paced
I’m sure it was a good book, but I didn’t care for it
At the base of this original story is the complexity of family relationships, between parents and children, and siblings. Dava is an Indian American billionaire widow who has dedicated herself to charitable causes. When she finds out she has terminal brain cancer, she gathers her four children and their spouses and families on a remote island off of the Hamptons. Dava is determined to gather her family as she chooses to undergo medically induced suicide, so as not to prolong suffering.
Arvie is the oldest, married to Vincent and with two daughters, facing resentment of his mother, feeling her need for notoriety is what inspired her good works. Sita is seen by the family as Dava Jr., working for the foundation and with her husband, has two sons. Kali is troubled in many ways, with a big heart, while Rev, the youngest, brings his pregnant fiancée.
I loved the scenes between Dava and her grandchildren.
I liked the book more and more as I continued reading, and recommend this very unique novel. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.
Arvie is the oldest, married to Vincent and with two daughters, facing resentment of his mother, feeling her need for notoriety is what inspired her good works. Sita is seen by the family as Dava Jr., working for the foundation and with her husband, has two sons. Kali is troubled in many ways, with a big heart, while Rev, the youngest, brings his pregnant fiancée.
I loved the scenes between Dava and her grandchildren.
I liked the book more and more as I continued reading, and recommend this very unique novel. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
The concept behind this book is very interesting and kinda gave me Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo vibes. I think that the author does a great job of setting the atmosphere and showing complicated family dynamics. Since it takes place in 2044, it was interesting to read from the kids perspective of growing up with what we’re going through now. Be warned, there are a lot of characters to keep track of! My main disappointment was that I was hoping for the secrets to be a little juicier… The things that were revealed didn’t seem all that disastrous to me. If you go into this one expecting a family drama rather than a book full of wild secrets and revelations then I think you will definitely enjoy it!
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
What a unique story. Thought it was going to be a short story but the author did a great job unfolding all the characters all the way to the end. Would recommend!
Very interesting book - calls the meaning of legacy and the intentions behind philanthropy into question. I enjoyed the character development of each of the children (wish we got to know more about Chaitanya) and the pace at which Dava’s past was told.
4.5-5 stars? TBD. I just loved this so much and the ideas of your legacy, what happens when you die, how you want to be remembered, the dreams you have for your children vs the actual paths they want to take... super super interesting and I think this would make a great book club discussion.
slow-paced