The Mistress of Spices (Penguasa Rempah-Rempah)
Format: paperback
ISBN:
9789792202120 (9792202129)
Publish date: January 2003
Publisher: PT Gramedia Pustaka Utama
Pages no: 297
Edition language: Indonesian
Category:
Fantasy,
Novels,
Literature,
Cultural,
Food And Drink,
Food,
Book Club,
Romance,
Literary Fiction,
Contemporary,
India,
Magical Realism
While magical realism abounds in this tale, there is a part of me that believes in the talent and ability of certain individuals in 'prescribing' herbs and spices to cure ailments and to correct the imbalance found in daily living -- as attributed to the central protagonist in this account. I liked ...
A disappointing read and one of those very rare instances were I much preferred the film to the book. I had wanted to read this book for ages and although I finished it, it was a struggle from beginning to end as I never really connected with any of the characters.
Made it halfway through the book. She's a good writer, but the story just wasn't going anywhere.
Well written magic-realism story that keeps you engaged and guessing throughout!
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