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Love & Saffron: A Novel of Friendship, Food, and Love by Kim Fay

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vlreid's review against another edition

4.0

This charming epistolary book revolves around "friendship, food, and love." Set in the 1960s, a young woman living in Los Angeles writes a letter of admiration to a journalist living in Seattle. This starts a years-long very close friendship between the two women, focusing primarily on recipes, ethnic food, ingredients, and taste sensations. It is a very quick read and a wonderful escape from reality.

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trin's review against another edition

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3.0

A bit too cutesy for my personal taste, with that Forrest Gump thing of too many cameos by historical personages to be believable. (I also don't believe that people in the 1960s would be writing about 1960s sociopolitical events in that way.) But it's always nice to read about food, and this was a breezy book for my vacation as it tragically winds down...

readerziyya's review against another edition

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hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

molb8's review against another edition

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5.0

I read this book while on holiday and fell in love with it.

fin317's review against another edition

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adventurous hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

cmby's review against another edition

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5.0

Heartwarming historical fiction that celebrates the best things in life--food, friendship, and open hearts. Set in 1960s America, this epistolary novel shares the story of two women, Joan and Immy, as they navigate an era of cultural & societal change through a shared love of food, writing, and sharing their favorite recipes. A sweet and gentle story that just may inspire you to cook up something new!