Title: The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake
Author: Aimee Bender
Genre: Fiction
About: An intriguing tale of a young girl who finds herself able to sense the emotions of the person who cooks anything she eats as well as things about the food itself. She lives with a mother who is extremely unhappy, an emotionally detached father, and an older brother who seems to be in a downward spiral into mental illness. As the novel progresses and Rose becomes a young adult she finds that she’s not the only one in the family with special sensitivities.
My thoughts: Once I started I found it difficult to stop reading this book. Aimee Bender’s writing captivated me for the most part. I was a bit distracted by the lack of quotation marks but fell into a comfortable rhythm once I became used to that.
The awareness of others’ special sensitivities or quirks requires Rose to try to keep the peace at home as well as their secrets – no easy feat for a girl in her elementary and high school years. As she matures she strives to connect to people but it’s almost impossible without her “gift” getting in the way. Is it possible to set her life on a new course? Read it and find out!
Recommend? Yes, I liked it. Rose is a character I won’t soon forget.
Source: Doubleday via Goodreads First Reads
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Glad to hear this was good. I have it sitting on my shelf and haven’t read it yet. One of those books I had to have and still haven’t read it.
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This was a sad read for me. The girl is too young to be so over burdened.
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Mary, I have been so curious about this book. I’ve read mixed reviews but I’m sure I will read it one day soon. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
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This was different; one I enjoyed though. Nice review Mary
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This sounds interesting, but I have to admit that the lack of quotation marks turns me off.
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I had this book on my list, but when I heard it didn’t have quotation marks, I decided against buying it because that really drives me nuts and lowers my reading pleasure. But I do like the idea of this story so maybe I’ll give it a try. I’m glad you enjoyed it!
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I love the title of this book so very much, but I have also heard very mixed things. Your review enlivens my interest again 🙂
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I have this book and am looking forward to reading it. Thanks for letting us know about the quotation marks I don’t think it will bother me as much know about it from the start. And isn’t the title grand?
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This sort of sounds like the flip side to Like Water for Chocolate where the heroine poured her emotions into her cooking. Nice review!
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I have wanted to read this one for ages!
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I too enjoyed this book, but I have to agree it took awhile to get used to the now quotation marks. I had the sudden urge to bake a cake everytime I picked it up. thanks for your review.
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I would say not for me, but then the way you describe how you could not stop reading makes me think otherwise
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I like the concept, but not sure about the no quotation marks.
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I really liked the other Aimee Bender book I read and keep meaning to check out eher backlist. She has a very unique voice.
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I was wondering how this book was. Thank for the review Mary!
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I’ve been curious about this book. Glad you enjoyed it.
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Another one I can’t wait to read. Glad you liked it.
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Diane (Bibliophile by the Sea) sent me her ARC…you’ve seriously made me want to grab it and start reading now! 😀
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I’m glad you liked this book. I want to read this one and feel that the theme is really unique!
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I’ve been wanting to read this one but am saving it for when I’m in just the right mood.
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What an interesting take off for psychic connections via food.
Going to mark this one down for my list. PS You’re making me break the budget yet AGAIN!
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oooh…thanks for the review! I just won this form another site and am aexcited to get it. I’m really glad to know you found it so intriguing! Thanks again. I just love the cover of this book – that was what I think attracted me to it in the first place –hmmm cake:)
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This one has been on my wishlist since last year and is almost near the top of my to-buy list, so hopefully, I’ll be able to get it within a couple of months or so. Thanks for the review!
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I have been so yearning to read this for so long. I even grabbed it at the library, but never got a chance to read it. One of these days…. It sounds so great and your review is wonderful!!
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I thought this book was very odd and couldn’t get into it.
Ann
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