On a scale of 1-5 stars (with 5 being the best) how do you rate The Food of Love?
***** (loved it)
30%
[ 4 ]
****
38%
[ 5 ]
***
23%
[ 3 ]
**
0%
[ 0 ]
*
0%
[ 0 ]
Gave up on it
0%
[ 0 ]
Didn't read this one
7%
[ 1 ]
Total Votes : 13
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Tigerlily Administrator
Joined: 22 Jul 2006 Posts: 7637 Birthday: 7th July
Location: Shropshire
Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 10:36 am Post subject: May's Book - The Food of Love by Anthony Capella
Discuss your thoughts on the book here as soon as you have finished reading it. Did you (not) enjoy it? Anything that struck you or maybe someone else can answer if you have a question? We're not really looking for in depth discussions...just tell us what you think of it!
For those who have finished it, please choose a star rating for the book based on how much you liked it. What did you think of it? Do you have any questions based on the book?
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_________________ Reading: Miss Smilla's Feeling for Snow by Peter Hoeg
Reading Challenge 2009: 8
2008: 4
2007: 10
I absolutely loved this book, a very easy read and it combines two of the loves of my life, Italy and food. _________________ Currently reading - The Italian Boy - Murder and Grave Robbery in 1830s London - Sarah Wise
I'm envious of those of you reading this for the first time. I loved every word of it - food, sex, Italy - what more could you want?
And, I defy anyone not to fall in love with Bruno! _________________ Currently reading: The Tent The Bucket and Me by Emma Kennedy and Granny The Pag by Nina Bawden
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Joined: 22 Jul 2006 Posts: 7637 Birthday: 7th July
Location: Shropshire
Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 5:47 pm Post subject:
Thought it was ok, a bit too chick-litty for my liking. Not what I was expecting, but a light, entertaining read all the same. I liked the variations in Italian cooking and the descriptions of the things Bruno found whilst driving up and down the country.
Spoiler:
The descriptions of most of the Roman cooking made me feel sick to be honest, along with Laura's lusty reactions to it. I understood how Tommaso felt when he was put off by it
It reminded me loosely of Perfume - the way Bruno recognised the components of an aroma and knew what ingredients would make the perfect aphrodisiac. But most of the time I felt sorry for him as he wasn't reaping the rewards of his hard work!
This has got to have been written with a view to it being made into a film. I think it'd make a great feel good film, Tomaso's taste in music providing the soundtrack. If it's made into a film, I'll definitely go to see it. It's a fun story line in a beautiful setting.
I liked some of the humour - bits of Bruno's van appropriated by the villagers, Laura gorging on choc ice cream during sex, Gennaro's doomed coffee machine.
All in all, a fun, fast read, but not my usual cup of tea. I give it 3 stars. _________________ Reading: Miss Smilla's Feeling for Snow by Peter Hoeg
Reading Challenge 2009: 8
2008: 4
2007: 10
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Joined: 24 Jul 2006 Posts: 180 Birthday: 20th April
Location: Middlesex
Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 8:33 pm Post subject:
I loved this book too. Had in on TBR for ages & wasn't sure about reading it. To me it was like Cyrano de Bergerac for foodies. I wanted to taste everything (except the brains) & thoroughly enjoyed the story although I do agree it was a bit chick litty. But high quality chick lit. I saw his other book The Wedding Officer in charity shop on Saturday & had to buy it. _________________ http://www.readitswapit.co.uk/MyBooks.aspx
I really enjoyed this one. I loved Brunno's text and all the descriptions of the food. I didn't like the last section - I really don't like the inclusion of recipes in novels. It was a lovely feel good read which had been on my tbr for ages - I am so glad that I have finally read it.
I gave this 3 stars. I did enjoy the book but I must admit I was expecting more from it. That said, it was a nice easy read. _________________ Swap List: http://tinyurl.com/33pg6r
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Joined: 22 Jun 2007 Posts: 664 Birthday: 14th February 1976
Location: Surbiton, Surrey
Posted: Sat May 31, 2008 10:59 am Post subject:
Although, I too was expecting something more from this book, I found it interesting coming from an Italian background, the Italian words and descriptions of the local food. I found the descriptions were mouthwatering and yet off putting at the same time.
I've just read on the food of love website that the author states "The Food of Love is partly a modern-day retelling of Cyrano de Bergerac..." .
It was a fun easy book to read, but I didn't really think of it as chic lit at all. I gave it 4 stars. _________________ handmade by Laura Croxson
Joined: 21 Jul 2007 Posts: 676 Birthday: 2nd November
Location: Watford, Herts
Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 11:47 am Post subject:
I've just finished this one and thought it was a lovely book. A nice story, easy to read and a beautiful setting. I was really able to imagine the Italian landscapes, and I loved the section of the book with Bruno in the village.
Spoiler:
Kim Fellowes was so awful that it amazed me that Laura put up with him for so long. A fitting place to get rid of him, back in Templi restaurant.
The only part I skimmed over was the emails at the end between Laura and Bruno, although the cooking is very poignant I didn't want to read all the recipes. Other than that, I loved all the food descriptions. I know the idea of eating offal isn't very appealing, but the way Bruno presented it was amazing!
4/5 stars from me.
I'm going to try and get hold of The Wedding Officer to read before our author chat with Anthony Capella. _________________ Currently Reading:
Joined: 21 Feb 2009 Posts: 7 Birthday: 20 February
Location: Staffs/Shropshire
Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2009 3:38 pm Post subject:
I adored this book. In no large part because it combined my two favourite things - Italy and food. I don't really cook these days but the descriptions were truly outstanding. It was the first of Antony Capella's books that I had read and so was disappointed when I went on to read 'The Wedding Officer' (which I think may now be a movie too)! Would much have preferred this one to have been a movie.
5 Stars _________________ Currently Reading:
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