The Saffron Kitchen by Yasmin Crowther Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Saffron Kitchen
Book Review: Readable but only just
Summary: 3 Stars
In truth I was a little disappointed with this book partly as it had such an interesting premise. Set against the back drop of some of the most interesting times of Iranian history the story fails to capitalise on either the coup of Moussadegh or the events of the Islamic revolution. Though the author draws little on Iranian history one does at least get a taste of Persian culture and though the author is part Iranian herself one gets the distinct feeling that the author seems to have a slight inferiority complex with the English characters in the book being calm, understanding and always loving and the Iranian characters seem irrational mini-despots who entertain all sorts of prejudices. The story itself is fairly simple, it tells the timeless tale of lovers denied and growing up in separate corners of the world only to reunite at journeys end. Whilst the story isn't bad in itself there is nothing that particular sells this book or makes it orignal and it deserves to belong firmly in an anonymous mediocrity.Book Review: Could have been so much more!
Summary: 3 Stars
I usually really enjoy this genre of novel and was really looking forward to reading this.
The beautiful cover and the synopsis of the story are really attractive, however, I was badly let down by the actual story.
The idea for the story is wonderful but the actual telling lets it down badly.
I felt that there could have been so much more about the history of Iran and the treatment of women, which was touched upon but in no great detail.
I really didnt like the Mother character, therefore was unable to empathise with her, even when I learnt her shocking revelation I was not really bothered because by that time, I didnt really care anymore.
A real shame, as I was looking forward to this read.