What can I say? I'm a sucker for stories about food. Every chapter features a local dish (with a phrase or two describing its preparation).If you hunger for a story about Bikol, the region's culture, and -- of course -- her pantheon of gustatory offerings, this book will surely satiate such cravings.Merlinda Bobis, I am a instant fan. Your prose is smothered with bittersweet metaphors. This was a wonderful little book. It's a coming of age story set in a tiny, impoverished villiage in the Philippines. The main character is a 12-year-old girl. She's the oldest of four children. The author does a great job of weaving local folk tales (especially those regarding food) into the story, which gives it an almost mythical air. But at its core, it's a story about a daughter's quest for her mother's love. Beautifully written!
One of my favorite modern contemporary books. Once again, a Filipino author was able to pull it off.
—neelum
Cute story...interesting how food really is tied to our lives! Touching, told in a simple manner.
—Duaa
It took me a little while to get into the writing style but once I did I really enjoyed it.
—cosmopolitanway
I liked the setting and the description of food, not much else.
—france
enjoying it unusual
—sweety
