Toni Whitmont, editor-in-chief of BookBuzz for Booktopia, Australia’s Amazon.com with 2 million books in stock, has named The Hundred-Foot Journey as one of her two “Books Of The Month.” Publisher Allen & Unwin is releasing the book in Australia and New Zealand on December 1st. Here’s an excerpt of Whitmont’s review:
“The Hundred-Foot Journey is about cultural differences and reconciliations (of sorts) – the things that keep us apart, and the the things that bring us together. It is as evocative of Mumbai as it is of Paris. The discussions of food are endlessly interesting, as are the insights into the restaurant culture of Paris and the cliques that determine the fates of the very top echelons of chefs. The characters are full of life, marvellously eccentric but at the same time grounded in reality. While it celebrates both Indian and French culture, it never strays into kitsch. As for the role of food in this book – suffice to say it just makes you want to get into the kitchen and turn out something special for those whom you love. This is a life affirming book all about food, family and joy.”
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