Original premise, emotional read
4 stars
This was a pretty emotional read, but well written and the premise is good. A new-to-me take on magical realism.
292 pages
English language
Published Sept. 26, 2011 by Windmill.
The particular sadness of lemon cake
by Aimee Bender
3 stars
(3 reviews)
Being able to taste people's emotions in food may at first be horrifying. But young, unassuming Rose Edelstein grows up learning to harness her gift as she becomes aware that there are secrets even her taste buds cannot discern.
Subjects
- Taste
- Family secrets
- Fiction