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Nov 02, 2020drvining rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
I was not moved by the magic in this book. Nor by an ostensibly well-traveled central character who is surprised that a woman 5 years younger than her mother could have been mom's friend. WTH? Rather superficial but an easy read. Just have to wonder how much of Natalie's angst is genuine reflection of culture and how much was simply her feeling like she was far more powerful than she was. And I have to laugh- her "recipe"cost a dear friend $5,000 but all was forgiven when she cooked for her again? Nope. I don't buy it. Like Water for Chocolate is a much better foodie read.