PUB. DATE: 26 MAI 20 - CONTEMPORARY FICTION - ROMANCE
Recipe For Persuasion, by Sonali Dev
Recipe for Persuasion is a delicious retelling of Jane Austen's Persuasion where the main characters are an Indian chef, and a Brazilian soccer player. Our thanks to Harper Collins Publishers and NetGalley for the advanced reader's copy.
Book Description:
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As a hard fan of Jane Austen and originally from Brazil, I was immediately hooked by the premise of Recipe for Persuasion. Two high school sweethearts (an Indian chef, and a Brazilian soccer player), separated by family opposition, meet again twelve years later as participants in a culinary reality show.
What at first seemed to be a romantic comedy soon turned out much denser and more complex. The intricacies of Indian culture, especially the role of women and their fight for equal rights, is a big part of the story. It is not exactly a light read. Ashna (the heroine) suffers from a traumatic childhood. Fruit of a loveless marriage, she was deeply influenced by her parent's neglect. Alcoholism, verbal abuse, marital rape, child emotional abandonment, and a touch of politics distance the book from the realm of rom-coms. |
Ashna is vulnerable and full of doubts, a person haunted by duty and guilt. Frederico, the hero, like his counterpart in Persuasion, is a confident man, but most of all, a very respectful individual. His love for Ash was palpable and beautiful.
Overall, a very engrossing and diverse telling of Persuasion.
Disclosure: I received an ARC of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
About the Author
USA Today Bestselling author Sonali Dev writes Bollywood-style love stories that let her explore issues faced by women around the world while still indulging her faith in a happily ever after.Sonali lives in the Chicago suburbs with her very patient and often amused husband and two teens who demand both patience and humor, and the world’s most perfect dog.
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Thank you for stopping by! It is a very interesting retelling. Let me know what you think if you decide to give it a try ?.
Thank you!
As a Jane Austen fan this book calls out to my soul! Thank you for introducing this book.
You are welcome! Thank you for stopping by. I hope you enjoy it ;)
This sounds like a great book! I love Jane Austen too!
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