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Dial A for Aunties

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

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Jesse Q. Sutanto

Dial A for Aunties

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

302

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

California • Contemporary

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto is a novel that blends cozy mystery, romantic comedy, and contemporary domestic fiction genres within Chinese Indonesian culture. It follows Meddy Chan and her three aunts as they try to conceal a body after a date goes wrong, all while handling a high-profile wedding and Meddy's rekindling romance with an ex-boyfriend. Topics include accidental murder and concealed death.

Humorous

Playful

Romantic

Exciting

Reviews & Readership

3.9

108,203 ratings

62%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto has garnered positive praise for its humorous and engaging storytelling. Readers appreciate the blend of romance, comedy, and mystery, deeming it a fun and captivating read. Some critique the plot for being predictable and the characters for lacking depth. Overall, it's seen as an entertaining escape for those seeking a light-hearted story.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Dial A for Aunties?

Reader profile: Fans of lighthearted rom-coms and madcap mysteries will delight in Jesse Q. Sutanto's Dial A for Aunties. Comparable to Sophie Kinsella's Confessions of a Shopaholic and Kevin Kwan's Crazy Rich Asians, this book is ideal for those who enjoy humor, family hijinks, and unexpected thrills.

3.9

108,203 ratings

62%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Character List

Meddy Chan

The protagonist who is navigating the challenges of balancing family expectations with her own dreams, working as a photographer in her family’s wedding business.

Meddy’s mother who runs the floral section of the family’s wedding business and is deeply involved in her daughter's life with strong beliefs in traditional values.

The eldest of the four sisters, she is the authoritative matriarch of the family and manages the pastry sector of the wedding business.

Responsible for hair and makeup in the wedding business, she is characterized by her superstition and frequent sibling rivalry, especially with Big Aunt.

The youngest, she is the wedding singer known for her flamboyant style and higher fluency in English and social media compared to her sisters.

Meddy's college boyfriend with a mixed heritage and a passion for running a hotel, whose differences from Meddy's family contribute to the story's tension.

A manipulative character who poses as a rich hotelier and becomes a pivotal plot device following an unforeseen death.

Jacqueline’s best friend and bridesmaid, who gets entangled in a theft plot due to her intentions to save Jacqueline from a bad marriage.

The bride, a kind-hearted woman from a wealthy family, who deals with the chaos surrounding her wedding and pivotal personal decisions.

A local law enforcer on the island whose attitudes and actions reflect racial tensions, affecting the plot’s progression.

Book Details
Pages

302

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

California • Contemporary

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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