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A review by cbroughton
The Sugar Thief by Nancy Mauro
slow-paced
2.0
Although “The Sugar Thief” is a work of fiction, the Persian pastry and the bakery are real. The author has written this book based on the mystery of the Persian’s origin, and her own family’s experiences with working in a bakery. I love that this novel is set in the author’s home town of Thunder Bay. It’s neat that there is some authenticity behind this story!
Although I find this really interesting, the book itself just wasn’t for me. Despite sounding harsh, I found this novel slow-paced and a little boring…The drama that unfolds seems far-fetched, and the plot was a little difficult to follow at times. I seemed to enjoy the first 1/3, but my attention was lost thereafter. Additionally, I wasn’t able to connect with any of the characters and I had a hard time staying invested in the story… This novel is not going to be memorable to me.
Although I find this really interesting, the book itself just wasn’t for me. Despite sounding harsh, I found this novel slow-paced and a little boring…The drama that unfolds seems far-fetched, and the plot was a little difficult to follow at times. I seemed to enjoy the first 1/3, but my attention was lost thereafter. Additionally, I wasn’t able to connect with any of the characters and I had a hard time staying invested in the story… This novel is not going to be memorable to me.