Except that it’s bad luck to hold a funeral before the wedding, and the blind date happens on the eve of a major wedding that the family will be attending. Meddy accidentally kills him in self-defence, and her mom and aunties leap to help her dispose of the body. It all begins with Meddy’s mom sets her up on a blind date, who turns out to be a handsy a-hole. Meddy Chan and her aunties are all ride-or-die for each other, and as odd as it may be to think about a book with a murderous cover-up, this is a really sweet and heartwarming family novel. Beyond the humour, Dial A For Aunties is also very much full of heart. It’s absolutely, ridiculously absurd, so leave your disbelief at the door, and turn yourself over completely to enjoying the ride. This book was an absolute delight, from page one all the way to the very end. Sutanto asks the all-important question: Would your aunties cover up a(n accidental) murder for you? We all know Asian aunties are awesome, and in Dial A For Aunties, Jesse Q.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |