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The Mistress of Spices (Paperback)

by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni (Author)
3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Black Swan; Film tie-in edition edition (4 April 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 055277345X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0552773454
  • Product Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.8 x 2.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,115,173 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"* 'A splendid novel, beautifully conceived and crafted' - Pat Conroy, author of The Prince of Tides * 'A marvellous combination of myth and romance, social critique and poetry' - San Francisco Chronicle * 'A dazzling tale of misbegotten dreams and desires, woven with poetry and storyteller magic' - Amy Tan, author of The Bonesetter's Daughter * 'Fascinating stuff...appealingly flavoured and colourful' - Mail on Sunday * 'Divakaruni's magic [is] her ability to craft such a complex tale written so exquisitely without overwhelming her reader' - Los Angeles Times"

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Tilo, an immigrant from India, runs a spice shop in Oakland, California. While she supplies the ingredients for curries and kormas, she also helps her customers to gain a more precious commodity: whatever they most desire. For Tilo is a Mistress of Spices, a priestess of the secret magical powers of spices. Through those who visit and revisit her shop, she catches glimpses of the life of the local Indian expatriate community. To each, Tilo dispenses wisdom and the appropriate spice, for the restoration of sight, the cleansing of evil, the pain of rejection. But when a lonely American ventures into the store, a troubled Tilo cannot find the correct spice, for he arouses in her a forbidden desire - which if she follows will destroy her magical powers.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The best book I've ever read, 28 Aug 2003
By Purple "Purple" (London United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Mistress of Spices (Paperback)
This is a must read for anyone with a love of beauty. The main character is a woman of wisdom and passion. Tilos' realtionship with the mysterious spices she sells is inspired and enlighting. While working in her spice shop in America she tries to help each customer by suppling them with the exact spice that will help them find a way through what ever difficulties they face. Tilo does this by having been trained to listern to the wisdom of the spices that whisper to her each day.
The book is written in a deceptivly simple style that allows the author to draw you in and give all the characters shape and substance.
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Reading this is a magical, sensual experience!, 17 Oct 2001
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This review is from: The Mistress of Spices (Paperback)
One of the most wonderful books I have ever read. The language is beautifully evocative. The story transports you into a magical fantasy world within a grim and gritty reality. This is a modern myth in the making. The author has created an oasis of sensual spices that you can practically smell and taste and touch. I literally got lost in this book, I was so immersed in its colour and creativity. Every time I get disillusioned with life, I escape into this warm, cosy haven of a book.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A recommended real magical read, 9 Feb 2004
By Wt Edwards "wayne3229" (UK) - See all my reviews
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Really, one of the best books i have ever read. Tells and learns you all about the spices, really intriguing, and so very well written. A very knowledgable and clever author, I look forward to reading her other books.
One can almost smell the spices! A real magical read. Highly recommended.
W Edwards, Riyadh.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Confused
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