i was disappointed in this book
for two reasons:
1. i mistakenly took it for a memoir. it is, in fact, a novel.
a novel that includes a family with some sort of otherworldly powers
which left me muddled and utterly confused.
once i realized that it is a novel,
it made a lot more sense.
2. although i was introduced to several intriguing characters,
bender really just skimmed the surface of each character.
and i needed more.
it was irritating
and proved the importance of detail in books.
it seems like bender was on to something really great.
magical, even.
powerful.
but it was not executed how it could have been
i am left with the impression that bender rushed through the creative process
leaving out minute yet crucial details in plot and character.
however.
it was not all bad
i did finish.
rose, the main character, has the ability
to taste people's feelings in the food they prepare.
i.e.
she tastes her mothers affair.
now you see why i was so confused with this "memoir"
i really just thought it was a fresh take on
the complexity of mother daughter relationships.
until the revelation that looked something like this...
"what is going on....how can this be...
aimee bender..
i should google aimee bender..
wait.
aimee bender? the main character is rose..."
at which point i studied the cover
and saw
a novel
yes, the font is true to size.
i do enjoy the title.
in fact, it is the reason i picked this book
off the too dusty shelf in the library.
i really recommend you read this novel.
and then please
oh please
call me so we can discuss what the heck happened to joe.
(is that intriguing enough for you? i hope so)
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