A review by efirer
Dava Shastri's Last Day by Kirthana Ramisetti

4.0

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.