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Dava Shastri's Last Day (editie 2022)

door Kirthana Ramisetti (Auteur)

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"Dava Shastri, one of the world's wealthiest women, has always lived with her sterling reputation in mind. A brain cancer diagnosis at the age of seventy, however, changes everything, as she decides to take her death-like all matters of her life-into her own hands. Summoning her four adult children to her private island, she discloses shocking news: in addition to having a terminal illness, she has arranged for the news of her death to break early, so she can read her obituaries. As someone who dedicated her life to the arts and the empowerment of women, Dava expects to read articles lauding her philanthropic work. Instead, her "death" reveals two devastating secrets, truths she thought she had buried forever. And now the whole world knows, including her children. In the time she has left, Dava must come to terms with the decisions that have led to this moment-and make peace with those closest to her before it's too late. Compassionately written and chock-full of humor and heart, this powerful novel examines public versus private legacy, the complexities of love, and the never-ending joys-and frustrations-of family"--… (meer)

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Lid:	HHSingh
Titel:	Dava Shastri's Last Day
Auteurs:	Kirthana Ramisetti (Auteur)
Info:	Grand Central Publishing (2022), 416 pages
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Not sure how I feel about this book. It's heavy on details and drawn out especially about her philanthropy and life before children with her husband. I enjoyed her 4 children even though some of their personalities rubbed me the wrong way sometimes and how the oldest two and the youngest two were always paired up mostly.

It kept going back between “now” which was 2044 and then which I think was 2015 or before. Not sure why it was set in 2044 but maybe that will come out in the end.

I had about 130 pages left and felt like giving it up. I did struggle through it just to finish it since I was pretty close I guess to the end but I knew I could read 100+ pages in a day as always. I'm glad I stuck with it since the last 100 pages were meaningful. (

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sweetbabyjane58 | Nov 16, 2023 |

When billionaire Dava Shastri realizes she is dying, she decides to end things on her own terms. She gathers her family together for a last Christmas. When news of her death leaks out before she is dead, her children are frantic. Information is released about Dava's life and loves, things she had kept secret for years.
My favorite part of this story was the time she spent with the grandchildren and what they did and said. I felt that this was the most honest part of the book. The rest - about the adult children - was typical of adults concerned more about themselves then another person. It was an interesting and well written story of a life, and the memories, accomplishments, and regrets one makes in life.
I also listened to the book, and at the end is the song Dava. (

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rmarcin | Apr 20, 2022 |

I suspect that I am the wrong audience for this book. It fails to answer the questions that interested me most about the story: How did the protagonist's children feel about their mother's decision to utilize physician assisted dying? Is this mode of dying more accepted in the future? What does it say about American society that social aid means competition to beg super rich individuals for crumbs rather than widespread government assistance and proportionate taxation for extremely wealthy people and corporations? Instead the author has created a light "feel good" book that focuses on romance, a topic that bores me.

To be fair, one unusual aspect of this book, which sets it apart from traditional "chick lit," is the emphasis on how rock music plays a major role in the protagonist's life and world view. If this book helps introduce more readers to the magic and wonder of my favorite band, the Replacements, then I consider it a success. ...Perhaps that means I am the right audience for this book! Recommended for all libraries. (

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librarianarpita | Feb 19, 2022 |

Dava Shastri’s Last Day delivers exactly what the title reports —the last dying day(s) of a multi-millionaire matriarch with all of the family angst, feels, and flashbacks a reader expects. What is unexpected is that Dava herself is a difficult character to like which helps debut author Kirthana Ramisetti avoid a lot of the situational cliches. If you can get past some of the unbelievable setup and the fact that it is supposed to be 2040 with no real technological advances, Ramisetti has written a good family drama that many readers will enjoy. (

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Hccpsk | Dec 23, 2021 |

This debut novel about a dying billionaire matriarch and her clan might appeal to fans of dishy family dramas. Read my full review here. (

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joyblue | Dec 4, 2021 |

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"Dava Shastri, one of the world's wealthiest women, has always lived with her sterling reputation in mind. A brain cancer diagnosis at the age of seventy, however, changes everything, as she decides to take her death-like all matters of her life-into her own hands. Summoning her four adult children to her private island, she discloses shocking news: in addition to having a terminal illness, she has arranged for the news of her death to break early, so she can read her obituaries. As someone who dedicated her life to the arts and the empowerment of women, Dava expects to read articles lauding her philanthropic work. Instead, her "death" reveals two devastating secrets, truths she thought she had buried forever. And now the whole world knows, including her children. In the time she has left, Dava must come to terms with the decisions that have led to this moment-and make peace with those closest to her before it's too late. Compassionately written and chock-full of humor and heart, this powerful novel examines public versus private legacy, the complexities of love, and the never-ending joys-and frustrations-of family"--

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