Book Reviews

I have a really bad habit of starting long books, stopping half way through for a quick read, and sometimes finishing the epics. Right now I'm really bad cuz I'm in the middle of two long ones and just finished two quickies. It's a miracle I can keep all the details straight. (I spend alot of time re-reading!)

So, on that note, I'll give you my opinions on these two:

I really liked this one from the beginning. It's about a cooking class, but of course the students learn more about life than how to follow a recipe. I loved how the author used sensory imagery to bring food to life. I still think it lacked some 'essential ingredients'- maybe character development or a more complex plot/ relationships, but if you're looking for a "delicate, meltingly lovely hymn to food and friendship," this will do. I may or may not have put the book down to indulge in some chocolate and pick up some potted fresh basil.

I didn't put this one down once I picked it up. Not because it was such a thrilling page turner, but because I really wanted to make it to book club the next night. Unfortunately, JD had to work late, and a nap-less Maddie would not have been very pleasant, so I stayed home. Oh well, next month is this book, which I love, so hopefully I can make it. Anyways, I'd say this was along the lines of the Twilight series, but not near as good. However, I thoroughly enjoyed the action-packed, death-defying stories of survival, no matter how unrealistic or juvenile they might be.