A review by eesti23
Love & Saffron: A Novel of Friendship, Food, and Love by Kim Fay

emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

"'When shall we live, if not now?' Apparently, this is a quote from an ancient Roman named Seneca."

"The less we cement ourselves to our certainties, the fuller our lives can be."

Love & Saffron: A Novel of Friendship, Food, and Love isn't a super long book, but it doesn't take you long to get to know Joan (27) and Imogen "Immy" (59) who become pen friends based on their love of food. Different in many ways, their
sharing of communal (Cuban missile crisis, assassination of JFK) and personal (unmarried pregnancy and cancer) experiences bond them for life. I loved when Immy went to see John (and Mateo) and Joan named her baby after Immy. There is a sad ending with a hint of happiness.


A touching story and sweet friendship. I enjoyed it.
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