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afsaahmed's review against another edition
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
pavi_fictionalworm's review
5.0
Also Posted on For The Love of Fictional Worlds
Disclaimer: A physical copy was provided via Penguin India. The Thoughts, opinions & feelings expressed in the review are however my own.
The first thing that grabbed my eye with this book was it’s illustrations and the cover itself – and when I started reading it, it was the illustrations that had me falling in love with the story itself.
The author narrates the story from the POV of Aditya – about his grandmother, Ammuchi, favourite of him and his sister, Anjali. The grandmother who adored them rigt back and scare them with ghost stories. Ammuchi is their adored grandmother, without whom they can’t seem to imagine their lives.
But when she passes away on Aditya’s 10th birthday; it becomes difficult for the family to understand and deal with their grief – but it is when they have a mystical experience; is when they start on their healing journey!
This is a perfect book for children; (or even adults!) – teaches them the important lessons of life and understanding how grief is a part of life; and is a definite recommendation for children and parents who want to open a dialogue with their kids about the grief of loosing someone close to them.
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sonaksha's review
5.0
This was such a gentle and beautiful read. Truly enjoyed everything from the conversations to the illustrations and the way they all spoke to each other in the process. My favourite way to read books for children is to imagine myself as a child, reading it. And I wish I had this one to read when I was a child. There's so much to learn from in The Ammuchi Puchi, between the lines and illustrations, and also from them about love, loss, family, grief, holding on to oneself, asking for help and listening. Definitely going to keep revisiting this one. <3
mithilareads's review
5.0
At first sight, I fell in love with the illustrations. The beautiful depiction of the flowers in Anjali’s hair reminded me of the scene in the movie “Tangled”, where a group of children tied up Rapunzel’s hair in a gorgeous braid. The perfect selection of the colours also enhanced the reading experience.
The author narrates the story from Aditya’s POV and introduces the reader to Ammuchi, the beloved grandmother of Anjali and Aditya. Sitting on the swing in the front porch, she always told them to look for a ghost hiding in a tree facing the porch. They never could see the ghost. Yet, the story never failed to give Anjali the chills when she was younger. As they grew older, they knew better than to believe in ghosts. Yet, they listened to her description of the ghost she could see, and added the missing details about the ghost’s ‘physical appearance’ from their growing imagination.
On Aditya’s tenth birthday, Ammuchi passes away. Anjali, Aditya, Amma and Appa are heartbroken, and do their best to fill the gaping void that Ammuchi left behind. The game of describing the ghost in the tree does not excite them as much as it did before.
But then, the entry of a mystical creature in their lives acts as a balm to their grieving hearts. Was this Ammuchi’s way of reaching out to them from the beyond, in keeping with her affinity for all things magical?
Continue reading the review here: https://mithilareviewsbooks.wordpress.com/2018/05/19/mithilareviewsbooks-the-ammuchi-puchi-by-sharanya-manivannan/
The author narrates the story from Aditya’s POV and introduces the reader to Ammuchi, the beloved grandmother of Anjali and Aditya. Sitting on the swing in the front porch, she always told them to look for a ghost hiding in a tree facing the porch. They never could see the ghost. Yet, the story never failed to give Anjali the chills when she was younger. As they grew older, they knew better than to believe in ghosts. Yet, they listened to her description of the ghost she could see, and added the missing details about the ghost’s ‘physical appearance’ from their growing imagination.
On Aditya’s tenth birthday, Ammuchi passes away. Anjali, Aditya, Amma and Appa are heartbroken, and do their best to fill the gaping void that Ammuchi left behind. The game of describing the ghost in the tree does not excite them as much as it did before.
But then, the entry of a mystical creature in their lives acts as a balm to their grieving hearts. Was this Ammuchi’s way of reaching out to them from the beyond, in keeping with her affinity for all things magical?
Continue reading the review here: https://mithilareviewsbooks.wordpress.com/2018/05/19/mithilareviewsbooks-the-ammuchi-puchi-by-sharanya-manivannan/
fortheloveoffictionalworlds's review
5.0
Also Posted on For The Love of Fictional Worlds
Disclaimer: A physical copy was provided via Penguin India. The Thoughts, opinions & feelings expressed in the review are however my own.
The first thing that grabbed my eye with this book was it’s illustrations and the cover itself – and when I started reading it, it was the illustrations that had me falling in love with the story itself.
The author narrates the story from the POV of Aditya – about his grandmother, Ammuchi, favourite of him and his sister, Anjali. The grandmother who adored them rigt back and scare them with ghost stories. Ammuchi is their adored grandmother, without whom they can’t seem to imagine their lives.
But when she passes away on Aditya’s 10th birthday; it becomes difficult for the family to understand and deal with their grief – but it is when they have a mystical experience; is when they start on their healing journey!
This is a perfect book for children; (or even adults!) – teaches them the important lessons of life and understanding how grief is a part of life; and is a definite recommendation for children and parents who want to open a dialogue with their kids about the grief of loosing someone close to them.
For more reviews visit For The Love of Fictional Worlds :)
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