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bill369's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.75
Someone on the internet recommended me this book.
I don't like the characters. They're boring.
Triton is a servant who takes care of his master. He's a great cook. In the background of the story, there are happening some events in pretty recent Sri Lanka's history. This could be gripping if the author made the main character more interesting. I imagine some crazy monologues of the character's thoughts. Unfortunately, this aspect isn't present and as a consequence, the book is tiresome.
There are no lines I'd like to share.
The end of the book made no impression on me whatsoever.
I'm disappointed. This could be so great but it's just not.
I don't like the characters. They're boring.
Triton is a servant who takes care of his master. He's a great cook. In the background of the story, there are happening some events in pretty recent Sri Lanka's history. This could be gripping if the author made the main character more interesting. I imagine some crazy monologues of the character's thoughts. Unfortunately, this aspect isn't present and as a consequence, the book is tiresome.
There are no lines I'd like to share.
The end of the book made no impression on me whatsoever.
I'm disappointed. This could be so great but it's just not.
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcohol, Animal cruelty, and War
louisehall's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Intertwining prose relating to cooking and philosophy? Right up my alley so yes please! Food is such an important aspect of human life as it is quite literally the driving force in keeping us alive and healthy, but as Triton clearly displays time and time again it’s more than just that, it transcends its base value to provide community, comfort, and self growth. Gunesekera is a poet at heart, the prose in this was absolutely gorgeous and really highlighted the deeper philosophical thoughts he wanted to convey. I wish I could go back and read it for the first time again! 😭
And oh yeah, it’s set in Sri Lanka in the decades leading up to the civil war, but like Triton we are oblivious to how prevalent this is until the end of the book - an amazing structural point to show the growth of our protagonist.
And oh yeah, it’s set in Sri Lanka in the decades leading up to the civil war, but like Triton we are oblivious to how prevalent this is until the end of the book - an amazing structural point to show the growth of our protagonist.
Content Warnings
Minor: Abandonment, Animal cruelty, Infidelity, and War
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