(Paul Stuart #2)
256 pages
"Renowned cookbook writer Paul Stuart, renewed and refreshed from his time in Tuscany, has returned to Scotland to work on his new book, The Philosophy of Food in Six Easy Chapters. Writing, though, is complicated by Paul's changed domestic circumstances. His editor and new girlfriend, Gloria, has moved in with him despite not being specifically invited, and she's brought her two rather demanding Siamese cats. When Paul's cousin, Chloe, suggests Paul visit her in the French countryside, Paul jumps at the chance. However, once he arrives, he finds his fortunes tangled up with the infamous local restaurant that gives the book its title. In this story about a man who prides himself on his taste finding delight in the most unexpected places, we have Alexander McCall Smith at his most witty and charming." --from the publisher
I'm sorry to say I'm a bit disappointed in this one. Maybe my expectations were impossibly high since he is one of my favorite authors. The story just didn't flow for me, and I started to wonder what it was supposed to be about. I think if I had read it as a sort of "season in the life of" Paul Stuart I might have enjoyed his adventure with Chloe in this odd little French village. I gave it three out of five stars.
No comments:
Post a Comment