Book description
A classic work of magical realism, this bestselling novel by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni tells the story of Tilo, a young woman from another time who has a gift for the mystical art of spices.
Now immortal, and living in the gnarled and arthritic body of an old woman, Tilo has…
Why read it?
2 authors picked The Mistress of Spices as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Mostly, I just read a book once through. Mistress of Spices is one of the few that I have picked up again and again over the years since I first read it. Because the writing is so good, I sometimes reread passages just to get my own creative juices flowing.
My friend recommended this book to me since I wanted to learn more about the Indian culture. I enjoyed discovering the different spices tied to each chapter.
In the beginning, there was a beautiful mythological backstory to becoming a Spice Mistress, which I found both inventive and fascinating. I also related to the emotional heart of Tilo, who flaunted the rules of her magic by helping those around her (including an exciting love interest).
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