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novina_maree's review against another edition
4.0
Fire, magic, lives//
Bring others joy through spices//
Love or loyalty
Bring others joy through spices//
Love or loyalty
tushita_rana's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
imyerhero's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
plantladylibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
This was a really enjoyable read and I loved the idea of the power of the spices. It was nice to get a better perspective on Indian culture and the struggles that first and second generations of immigrants have coming to the U.S. While I disliked the occasional use of rough language but the author didn't use it indiscriminately.
mollybwell's review against another edition
3.0
Divarauni makes a compelling story of the alienation in American society. I read this as a fable but saw in a review it is described as Magic Realism. It is a fun read and I really have no criticism of the story or the writing. I would recommend it to anyone who is interested in Indian food or cooking. I was attracted to it for the love of spice. Written from the perspective of an Indian grocer - or spice shop owner who is really a sorceress assigned to aid in the Indian diaspora of Oakland California, it makes for a fun collection of stories. Each chapter focusing on the spice that will alleviate the pain of dislocation, misplaced love, anger, family dysfunction. Take your pick, some spice will redirect your path. A lovely collection of love stories with a dose of pantheism that makes you feel good.
vicki_v_sanders's review against another edition
3.0
Beautiful,vivid imagery but difficult to follow
ombraluce's review against another edition
3.0
Graziosa favola sulla magia e sull'amore, e sulla tradizione indiana.
Il ritmo vorrebbe essere ipnotico, e invece finisce per essere semplicemente lento, le motivazioni della maga ribelle risultano un po' sfuocate, e i personaggi che vengono in contatto con lei sono un po' troppo stereotipati.
Alla fine la maga negherà la magia in nome dell'amore, ma anche in questo caso il perché lo abbia fatto risulta un po' confuso, così come le censeguenze dei suoi atti.
Il ritmo vorrebbe essere ipnotico, e invece finisce per essere semplicemente lento, le motivazioni della maga ribelle risultano un po' sfuocate, e i personaggi che vengono in contatto con lei sono un po' troppo stereotipati.
Alla fine la maga negherà la magia in nome dell'amore, ma anche in questo caso il perché lo abbia fatto risulta un po' confuso, così come le censeguenze dei suoi atti.
eujean2's review against another edition
3.0
I am split on this book. I loved the “magic realism” and the power of the spices, but for some reason I can’t quite identify, it was an overly slow read for me. I’m not sure how I feel about the ending.
margotmetroland's review against another edition
3.0
This book was ok...I enjoyed it as fluffy entertainment, and was able to read the whole thing in just a few hours.
poinssetia's review against another edition
4.0
Llegue a este libro atraida despues de ver la peliucla, y apesar de las obias diferencias entre libro y pelicula no me decepciona.
La historia es atrapante y magica por asi decirlo, no es el realismo magico a todo su nivel, pero es una historia magica cuyos poderes se transmiten a traves de lo que enseña, lo que da a entender sobre el amor, ser uno mismo y sobre todo el como la forma en que vemos y moldeamos nuestros deseos nos guian en la vida.
La historia es atrapante y magica por asi decirlo, no es el realismo magico a todo su nivel, pero es una historia magica cuyos poderes se transmiten a traves de lo que enseña, lo que da a entender sobre el amor, ser uno mismo y sobre todo el como la forma en que vemos y moldeamos nuestros deseos nos guian en la vida.