The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake
by Aimee Bender
Description
Rose Edelstein possesses a peculiar gift: she can taste the emotions of the people who cook her food. This extraordinary ability, discovered in childhood, transforms the simple act of eating into a profound and often painful experience, revealing the hidden truths and unspoken feelings of everyone around her. As she navigates adolescence and young adulthood, Rose grapples with the isolating nature of her talent, questioning whether this intimate connection to others' inner lives is a blessing or a curse. Aimee Bender masterfully explores themes of empathy, connection, and the complex ways we understand ourselves and the people we love, all through a lens of magical realism that is both whimsical and deeply resonant.
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paperback
Doubleday Books
Published Jan 1, 2010
292 pages
ISBN: 9780385501125
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First Published
2010
Language
eng
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