Avni Doshi

Avni Doshi is an American author known for her debut novel 'Burnt Sugar', which was shortlisted for the 2020 Booker Prize. She was born in New Jersey and has also lived in India and the United Arab Emirates.

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  1. 1. Burnt Sugar

    This novel delves into the complex and fraught relationship between a mother and daughter against the backdrop of contemporary India. The daughter, now an adult, grapples with her mother's advancing dementia and the bitter memories of a childhood marked by neglect and unconventional parenting. As the mother's memory deteriorates, the daughter is forced to confront the painful legacy of their past and the ambiguity of her filial obligations. The narrative weaves through themes of memory, betrayal, and the inextricable bond of family, painting a portrait of two women bound by love and resentment in equal measure.

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