A review by erinray82
Under the Jaguar Sun by Italo Calvino

4.0

Three stories that take on the senses: taste, sound, and scent. "Under the Jaguar Sun" was probably my favorite; a story tied to the rich tastes of Oaxaca, Mexico. A relationship entwined with the phases of the tastebuds. "The Name, The Nose" came in second, a linguistically beautiful display of delicious morbidity. The scents felt rich, despite my inability to take a whiff. And "A King Listens," my least favorite of the three, felt a bit tiresome at times, but had its strengths. I like the idea of sound serving as connection to place. I liked the limiting quality of power. Overall, a damn good read.