The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake by Aimee Bender
A young girl discovers she has a magical ability to taste people's emotions in the food they cook. As she navigates through her life, she learns more about her family's secrets and struggles, especially those of her mother and her genius brother. The novel explores the complexities of family life, the burdens of extraordinary abilities, and the meaning of taste in a literal and metaphorical sense.
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- Published
- 2010
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 292
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(3.2)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 6th on 10 Great Magical Realism Books to Lose Yourself In (Forbes)
- 6th on A Premature Attempt at the 21st Century Canon (Vulture)
- Cart's Top 200 Adult Books for Young Adults (Book)