Description: Dava Shastri's Last Day by Kirthana Ramisetti A GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICKMOST ANTICIPATED IN FALL 2021 by TIME, The Washington Post, Bustle, Goodreads, and Debutiful An Indie Next Pick A Publishers Marketplace Buzz Book for Fall/Winter 2021 Longlisted for the 2021 Center for Fiction First Novel Prize FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In this thought-provoking and entertaining debut novel about of a multicultural family, a dying billionaire matriarch leaks news of her death early so she can examine her legacy-a decision that horrifies her children and inadvertently exposes secrets she has spent a lifetime keeping: "Full of music, magnetism, and familial obligation" (Emma Straub, author of All Adults Here).Dava Shastri, one of the worlds wealthiest women, has always lived with her sterling reputation in mind. A brain cancer diagnosis at the age of seventy, however, changes everything, and Dava 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 its 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. Author Biography As a former entertainment reporter for Newsday and the New York Daily News, Kirthana Ramisetti has written her fair share of stories about the lives (and deaths) of the rich and famous. She has a masters degree in creative writing from Emerson College and has published work in the Wall Street Journal, Entertainment Weekly, The Atlantic, TODAY.com and elsewhere. Review "A high-concept novel that pulls off its premise, but its star is Dava herself . . . fascinating."--Strong Sense of Place"Dava is fearless . . . Ramisetti takes us on a journey that terrifies, exhilarates and plunges us into a place of freedom and truth that can only be achieved when life meets death."--BookTrib"Cinematic."--Khabar"Ramisetti draws nuanced characters who are introspective and entertaining. A solid debut that will appeal to readers who enjoy quirky family stories."--Kirkus"A thought-provoking family drama that will appeal to fans of All Adults Here by Emma Straub."--Booklist"A rich portrait of a family facing their powerful matriarchs death, Dava Shastris Last Day is full of music, magnetism, and familial obligation. If Succession were about a multicultural family who actually loved each other, it might look like this."--Emma Straub, author of All Adults Here"Dava Shastris Last Day is a story about ambition and greatness, wealth and family, full of secrets, love, and music, and those eternal pop song complements: heartbreak and hope. Its a gripping, deeply satisfying story about one womans tremendous life--and the infinitely complicated ways we create our own legacies."--Kate Racculia, Author of Tuesday Mooney Talks to Ghosts and Bellweather Rhapsody"Kirthana Ramisetti has written a sweeping saga and also a poignant story about sacrifice and the exacting price of secrecy. Cinematic and intimate, Dava Shastris Last Day is an intricate story about family and love."--Devi S. Laskar, Author of The Atlas of Reds and Blues"Ramisetti beautifully weaves keen analysis of celebrity culture and a deep love of music into this perceptive, intergenerational story of resentment, trauma, love, and redemption. A page-turner with humor, heart, and lots of pop music."--Jennifer Keishin Armstrong, New York Times bestselling author of Seinfeldia Long Description In this thought-provoking and entertaining debut novel about of a multicultural family, a dying billionaire matriarch leaks news of her death early so she can examine her legacy-a decision that horrifies her children and inadvertently exposes secrets she has spent a lifetime keeping: "Full of music, magnetism, and familial obligation" (Emma Straub, author of All Adults Here ). Dava Shastri, one of the worlds wealthiest women, has always lived with her sterling reputation in mind. A brain cancer diagnosis at the age of seventy, however, changes everything, and Dava 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 its 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. Review Quote "Dava Shastris Last Day is a story about ambition and greatness, wealth and family, full of secrets, love, and music, and those eternal pop song complements: heartbreak and hope. Its a gripping, deeply satisfying story about one womans tremendous life--and the infinitely complicated ways we create our own legacies." -- Kate Racculia, Author of Tuesday Mooney Talks to Ghosts and Bellweather Rhapsody Promotional "Headline" A GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK MOST ANTICIPATED IN FALL 2021 by TIME, The Washington Post, Bustle, Goodreads , and Debutiful An Indie Next Pick A Publishers Marketplace Buzz Book for Fall/Winter 2021 Longlisted for the 2021 Center for Fiction First Novel Prize Details ISBN1538703866 Author Kirthana Ramisetti Pages 384 Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 1538703866 ISBN-13 9781538703861 Format Hardcover Imprint Grand Central Publishing Country of Publication United States Publisher Little, Brown & Company Place of Publication New York Publication Date 2021-12-16 US Release Date 2021-12-16 UK Release Date 2021-12-16 DEWEY 813.6 Audience General NZ Release Date 2022-05-30 AU Release Date 2022-05-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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Book Title: Dava Shastri's Last Day
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Item Height: 229mm
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Publisher: Little, Brown & Company
Publication Year: 2021
Author: Kirthana Ramisetti
Number of Pages: 384 Pages