"When Will You Die" by Jayanthi Sankar is an enthralling and deeply moving work of fiction that explores the intricate and often fragile nature of sibling relationships. The book follows Susan and Joe, who, despite having different fathers, share an unbreakable bond as siblings.
Sankar's masterful storytelling immerses the reader in Susan's world, as she navigates the complexities of her life as a foster mother to Joe after losing her own mother at a young age. The novel is punctuated by moments of intense conflict and turmoil, as Susan and Joe grapple with their inner demons and the often-challenging relationships they form with those around them.
Beyond its gripping plot, "When Will You Die" is a profoundly philosophical work that explores the nature of life, death, and the human condition. Through her deft use of language, Sankar creates a poetic and emotionally charged experience that will resonate with readers long after they have turned the final page.
The characters in the book are richly drawn and complex, their individual struggles and desires revealing profound insights into the human psyche. Sankar's writing is accessible and easy to follow, yet never lacks depth or complexity. Her use of vivid imagery and powerful metaphors creates a visceral and immersive reading experience that is sure to leave a lasting impression.
Overall, "When Will You Die" is a stunning work of fiction that deftly blends the personal and the philosophical, the emotional and the intellectual. It is a must-read for anyone who enjoys literary fiction that is both thought-provoking and deeply moving.
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Family drama that could have been executed better!
Susan’s parents had trouble in their marriage from her childhood and after her father left their house, Susan’s mother also left with a man from their neighborhood. As Susan was brought up by her Nani ma Maria in Goa, Susan’s mother returned back pregnant, only to deliver a boy and pass away. A twelve-year-old Susan decides to play mother to her baby brother Joseph(Joe), and pampers him.Susan becomes friend with Suiyi, a Chinese boy settled in Singapore by writing letters to him as a pen friend. As kids, both Susan and Suiyi have similar situations as home, living with their respective siblings, away from parents. Upon Suiyi’s insistence, Susan moves to Singapore to get a better job and soon marries Suiyi. Will Suiyi and Susan be able to live their happily-ever-after? How does staying away from his sister affect Joe’s life forms the rest of the story.The story is about two sets of siblings and their families, especially about kids with dysfunctional families and how childhood trauma and lack of love and care from parents can affect adult behavior. The story starts in an interesting manner, with intriguing characters and their respective back stories. The secrets that are part of these families are slowly unwrapped by the author.However, the second half is where the story loses the pace and keeps going in circles, at times moving around subplots that do not add value to the actual narrative. The topic picked by the author around trauma and mental health is impressive and definitely needs to be discussed more than it is done today in our society.The author lost an opportunity to deliver a good message, as the theme picked up is a good one, but execution is where the story falters. The story held my interest for the first 100 pages but after that it sort of went downhill. The suspense factor is maintained till end and the ending though not spelled out, hints at what could have happened or may be the author wanted to leave the ending unexplained.If you like to read family dramas or stories exploring mental health issues, then this will interest you.
