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A review by ruth24
The Last Days of Café Leila by Donia Bijan
5.0
Please note that I received this book in a giveaway from Thomas Allen & Son.
This. book. was. so. good.
I sensed right away that I would like it based on the cover and the blurb. It's been almost three weeks now since I read it, so I can't talk about it as eloquently as I would like to, but I'll try!
The Last Days of Cafe Leila made me super interested in Iranian culture and food, and after I finished it, I added a bunch of books about Iran to my TBR list. Shortly after finishing it I also made friends with a Persian girl and she took me out to try all the amazing foods I read about in this book. How serendipitous! I wish books came to me in the mail with a set menu, a playlist, scent cards etc., though honestly with a great book like this that makes you sense all that stuff anyway, it's not really necessary!
I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys the experience of eating and/or who struggles with duality in their identity.
This. book. was. so. good.
I sensed right away that I would like it based on the cover and the blurb. It's been almost three weeks now since I read it, so I can't talk about it as eloquently as I would like to, but I'll try!
The Last Days of Cafe Leila made me super interested in Iranian culture and food, and after I finished it, I added a bunch of books about Iran to my TBR list. Shortly after finishing it I also made friends with a Persian girl and she took me out to try all the amazing foods I read about in this book. How serendipitous! I wish books came to me in the mail with a set menu, a playlist, scent cards etc., though honestly with a great book like this that makes you sense all that stuff anyway, it's not really necessary!
I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys the experience of eating and/or who struggles with duality in their identity.