Black Cake in On The Same Page

Feb 21, 2022 Lindsey Gandhi rated it really liked it

Shelves: netgalley-2022, 2022-ng-reading-challenge, 2022-popsugar-reading-challenge, read-with-jenna

I'm giving this a 3.5 stars, but I'm rounding up to 4 stars.

Overall, I really enjoyed the story and the characters. The story of Eleanor Bennett's life gets pieced together as she leaves a recording for her children after her death. Just like layers of a cake, this book has many layers and flavors. At times, maybe a few too many.

"Once again, I had wasted time that was never mine to squander."

This story is a beautiful and painful reminder that we are never guaranteed tomorrow. So many aspec ...more

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May 16, 2024 Shelli rated it it was ok

Shelves: buddy-read, audio, library, not-for-me

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. 2.5 for me...As for my reading experience, this was "just ok." So actually more like 2 stars. However, many people have enjoyed it and it was quite a story to take on by a debut author, with personal connections for her, so I'd add a half star. What's interesting is that I didn't think I'd really enjoy this book up front. So yes...I went in somewhat jaded. A friend had read it and said it was heavy on "preaching current issues." What surprised me, is while that was definitely true, I didn't find ...more

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Jun 04, 2022 Glenda rated it really liked it

Shelves: read-in-2022

“I have lived long enough to see that my life has been determined not only by the meanness of others but also by the kindness of others, and their willingness to listen.”

Eleanor Bennett’s death leaves behind a puzzling inheritance for her two children, Byron and Benny: a black cake, made from a family recipe with a long history, and a voice recording. In her message, Eleanor shares a tumultuous story about a headstrong young swimmer who escapes her island home under suspicion of murder. The hear ...more

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Aug 31, 2022 Linda rated it it was amazing

Black Cake is the cultural and experiential saga of a woman’s life, beginning with her scrappy Caribbean beginnings. The title dessert is a traditional food made for celebrations, its making taught to daughters, generation after generations. The recipe does not even have measurements. The baker must recall the experience.

This safe has a plethora of characters and all are well developed. The story is revealed by sections from each character’s POV. Also, the saga covers more than a lifetime as it ...more

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