Avni Doshi
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- Födelsedag
- 1982
- Kön
- female
- Nationalitet
- USA
- Land (för karta)
- USA
- Födelseort
- New Jersey, USA
- Bostadsorter
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Utbildning
- University College London (MA - History of Art)
Barnard College (BA - Art History) - Yrken
- novelist
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Statistik
- Verk
- 1
- Medlemmar
- 540
- Popularitet
- #46,139
- Betyg
- 3.2
- Recensioner
- 24
- ISBN
- 21
- Språk
- 6
I may be in the minority, but I found myself enjoying Doshi's debut novel. Perhaps "enjoy" isn't the right word, as the subject matter can be difficult to stomach at times. But it is the type of book that has stayed with me long after reading it.
The mother-daughter relationship in this book illustrates the toxic and selfish side of human nature, both from the mother and daughter's perspectives. The characters are not likeable, but they are incredibly complex and possess so much depth. I loved how Doshi subtly references some of the social-political factors that may have contributed to this strained relationship. She also portrays the impact of direct and generational trauma in such a visceral way with vivid descriptions of scents.
This is a hard one for me to recommend to others, but I have to admit this was one of my favorite books I’ve read this year. Recommended to those who are able to handle difficult topics around childcare and elderly care.… (mer)