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A review by asourceoffiction
The Arctic Curry Club by Dani Redd
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
3.0
On the face of it this doesn't sound like a concept that would work - a curry club in the midst of semi-permanent arctic night?! But much like a decent curry, it merges these distinct flavours into something new and incredibly palatable. And yes, all of my posts contain this level of witty repartee, thanks for asking.
Maya's anxiety is a huge part of the story, and the struggle she faces when it threatens to overwhelm her felt really authentic. I also liked the lists peppered through the book as a source of calm, it connected me to Maya's character.
I particularly loved the end; one of the things I often struggle with in cosy books like this is having everything neatly tied up at the conclusion, which just doesn't feel authentic. But there's none of that here; there are resolutions but everything and everyone is still very much a work in progress, and it's not all clean cut and predictable.
Warning though: do not read this book without quick access to curry in your house! I had serious food envy and loved experiencing Maya's cooking with her.
Maya's anxiety is a huge part of the story, and the struggle she faces when it threatens to overwhelm her felt really authentic. I also liked the lists peppered through the book as a source of calm, it connected me to Maya's character.
I particularly loved the end; one of the things I often struggle with in cosy books like this is having everything neatly tied up at the conclusion, which just doesn't feel authentic. But there's none of that here; there are resolutions but everything and everyone is still very much a work in progress, and it's not all clean cut and predictable.
Warning though: do not read this book without quick access to curry in your house! I had serious food envy and loved experiencing Maya's cooking with her.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Death of parent
Moderate: Drug use and Suicide