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La Cucina (A Black Swan book) (Paperback)

by Lily Prior (Author)
3.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
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  • Paperback: 266 pages
  • Publisher: Black Swan (2 Jul 2001)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0552999091
  • ISBN-13: 978-0552999090
  • Product Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 61,603 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"La Cucina" tells the story of Rosa Fiore, a solitary middle-aged librarian, who has resigned herself to a loveless life, and expresses her passionate nature through her delicious cooking.

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A shy librarian's passion for cooking leads to an unexpected love affair.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Warm-hearted but derivative, 28 Dec 2001
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This book is a warm romance that I would probably have really enjoyed...if it wasn't for the fact that I'd already read 'Like Water for Chocolate'. I was very taken aback at how much Lily Prior had 'borrowed' from this book - the opening recipe instruction starts, almost word for word, in the way 'Water for Chocolate' does. Then, a few chapters later we are told that Rosa is born on a kitchen table, which is why she loves cooking - again, another paragraph taken straight out of 'Like water..' & the following descriptions of her sumputous cooking have a very familiar ring to them. I felt that although this story was sweet, the author should have worked harder to write an original book with her own slant. This book is OK but in terms of imagination, vivid description and depth of character, it is a pale, watery imitation compared to the brilliance of Joanne Harris's 'Chocolat' or Laura Esquivel's 'Like Water for CHocolate.'
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Sicily, pleasure of the senses, 8 Aug 2001
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I love Sicily and I love this book. This story is so real and so fictional at the same time. The funny things happening in a village, the naivity of a woman growing in that village. And then the sensual pleasures she gets from food... The discovery of other sensual pleasures with this wonderful man... I could not put this book down, I had to know the end! It's beautiful and fun. I loved it.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars delicious!, 25 Jul 2006
Sensual, sensuous and raunchy, La Cucina explores the connections between food and sex in a way that I'd only come across - in a `softer' version - in Isabel Allende's Aphrodite.

The story is warm, touching, and unusual and Prior's writing shows a genuine affection for both her characters and food. I'll agree that she does get quite graphic, but never crude. Can't wait to read her other books.
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1.0 out of 5 stars mechanical and without feeling
This is a very poor book, mainly due to the quality of the writing. The story itself has so much potential but it is spoilt by the mechanical style of prose. Read more
Published 13 months ago by bubble

1.0 out of 5 stars Do not waste your time!
I stumbled across this book by pure chance and I thought I'd give it a go hoping to get a taste of Sicily. What a huge disappointment it was! Read more
Published on 30 May 2007 by Anna Bindi

1.0 out of 5 stars COMMENTO: FA SCHIFO!!!!
I am an Italian and I felt offended by this book. Beside the fact that is badly written, it is irritating and the story is awful. Read more
Published on 16 Oct 2006 by Italianissima

3.0 out of 5 stars festival of life, love and food
Ohhh. According to Joanne Harris (on of my fave authors): "Wondeful. A festival of life and all it's pleasures. " I.e. a festival of life, love and food. Read more
Published on 13 Jul 2006 by Faith

5.0 out of 5 stars GORGEOUS !
is the only thing to say about this book. I loved it. The characters engage you, the food tantalises you and the backdrop will take your breath away, Lily Priors book is a... Read more
Published on 28 Dec 2004 by baby_boo_boo

1.0 out of 5 stars lovely cover, disappointing writing
I love Italy, I love food and cooking, and i love sex and sensuality, so on these grounds this should have been the perfect book. I was, however, sadly disappointed. Read more
Published on 4 May 2004 by miss-tc

3.0 out of 5 stars "La Cucina" an original or borrowed material?
I picked this book up in a charity shop and didnt know a thing about the author or the work. I thoroughly enjoyed it, it seemed an original story and something entirely... Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2004 by gillianne35

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, sumptious sensual,
One of the most beautiful books I have ever read. The vivid depictions make the story come to life. I've never been to Italy but the book makes me want to and the Pasta dishes... Read more
Published on 2 May 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars La cucina by Lily Prior
I enjoyed this book so much, and I am waiting with anticipation to her new book Nectar. I believe that La cucina is being made into a film-can't wait! Read more
Published on 30 Aug 2002 by Mrs.Janet E gifford

1.0 out of 5 stars A truly awful book
I was recommended this book by a friend, and I have to say that having read it I am suprised that anyone could think it has any merits at all. Read more
Published on 21 Feb 2002

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