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3.71 AVERAGE
3.71 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The Pasha of Cuisine has strong Count of Monte Cristo vibes, if the Count was a Turkish chef, had mystical food-based powers, and was less ruthless . Not sure if it's a result of being translated from a different language, but the tone and flow almost has the feel of a fable, not your "traditional" fantasy/historical novel. Very fun, different, and tasty. Highly recommend.
A delicious magical realism romp through a dreamy Ottoman setting. My only critique is that all the female characters are more like objects than characters.
A wonderful escape and tale of freedom, learning, food and revenge. The Pasha of Cuisine is an individual born every few centuries with a singular talent for creating incredible food from the even the most basic ingredients. The story goes back and forth in time, telling the story of how the Pasha grew up and developed his talent, and how he comes to use his gifts to free the woman he loves from a harem. The only aspect of the book I did not care for was the depiction of the women in the story as harridans, whores or difficult for not wanting to cave in to their captors.