‘The Haunting of Kunjamma P.’ by Shinie Antony

Book Title: The Haunting of Kunjamma P.
Author: Shinie Antony
Publisher: Hachette India
Number of Pages: 224
ISBN: 9357317422
Date Published: Aug. 28, 2026

Book Review

Shinie Antony’s “The Haunting of Kunjamma P.” is a funny and unusual story about faith, family and the thin line between belief and madness. Kunjamma Paulose lives in a small town in Kerala and sees herself as a deeply religious woman. She cleans church courtyards, prays with great passion and takes care of her family. However, her love is so strong that it often becomes controlling. Her faith is honest, but it is also dramatic and sometimes amusing.

Kunjamma’s peaceful life changes when a strange spirit enters her body. The spirit is part demon and part ghost, and it wants to write its own life story. Kunjamma, however, believes that God has chosen her to write a new Gospel. This strange situation creates much of the novel’s humour. It also raises interesting questions about who decides what is holy, what is madness and what is truth. As priests become suspicious of her, Kunjamma’s beliefs grow more confusing and extreme.

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The novel’s biggest strength is its lively humour. Shinie Antony uses gentle satire to highlight the quirks of religious customs, family expectations, and human pride, while also showing the sadness beneath Kunjamma’s actions. Her ways may seem unusual, and at times even amusing, but her faith gives her comfort, purpose, and a sense of meaning in her life. Readers who enjoy dark comedy, fantasy and stories about religion will find this book entertaining.

“The Haunting of Kunjamma P.” is a playful and bold novel that makes serious ideas enjoyable. It shows how people often want to feel special, chosen and important—even when that desire leads them into confusion.

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