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Erin (NY)
This book was okay. I thought it worked much better as a movie, which I saw a while ago, so I didn't remember the story, but I remember the movie creating an atmosphere for the viewer that just worked much better than the book, because more senses then just reading were necessary for the appreciation. I liked the characters, they were very candid and the descriptions are very direct. I also liked how recipes were used to help tell the story. Quick easy read. ...more
Sarah
I read this novel quickly in JFK airport while waiting for my plane. I enjoyed it but was very disappointed in the ending. I also thought some of the writing was stilted but I wonder how much of that was the translation. I do think I'll try out the chile in walnut sauce recipe, though. ...more
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Phoebe
Dec 29, 2008 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
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Colleen Chi-Girl
Jan 23, 2009 rated it it was amazing
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Anie
Apr 04, 2009 marked it as to-read
Jennifer Eklund
Jul 17, 2009 marked it as to-read
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Diana
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Gaelyn
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Erica
Dec 11, 2010 rated it it was amazing
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Pamela
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Ahsia
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Amanda
Jul 11, 2015 rated it did not like it
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