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The Unlikely Adventures of the Shergill Sisters

Balli Kaur Jaswal
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The Unlikely Adventures of the Shergill Sisters

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019

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Balli Kaur Jaswal

The Unlikely Adventures of the Shergill Sisters

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

312

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

India • 2010s

Theme
Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Unlikely Adventures of the Shergill Sisters by Balli Kaur Jaswal follows three British-Punjabi sisters who embark on a pilgrimage to India to fulfill their mother's dying wish. As the journey unfolds, the sisters confront personal conflicts, cultural expectations, and their complicated relationships with each other, leading to personal growth and greater familial understanding.

Emotional

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.0

18,685 ratings

67%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Unlikely Adventures of the Shergill Sisters by Balli Kaur Jaswal is praised for its exploration of complex family dynamics and cultural identity. The humor and emotional depth resonate, though some find the plot predictable. The characters' growth and the vivid depiction of India enrich the narrative, offering a heartfelt journey interwoven with themes of duty and sisterhood.

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Who Should Read The Unlikely Adventures of the Shergill Sisters?

Fans of heartfelt, humorous family stories will enjoy The Unlikely Adventures of the Shergill Sisters by Balli Kaur Jaswal. Readers who appreciated the cultural exploration in The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan or the sisterly dynamics in Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares will find this novel engaging and relatable.

4.0

18,685 ratings

67%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

312

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

India • 2010s

Theme
Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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