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
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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 387 reviews

Moods

funny 50%
reflective 48%
mysterious 40%
emotional 37%
lighthearted 33%
dark 16%
hopeful 16%
tense 12%
inspiring 8%
adventurous 5%
challenging 4%
informative 4%
relaxing 2%
sad 1%

Pace

fast 53%
medium 39%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 19% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 54% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.66

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