I was immediately attracted by the title; delicious. And so it should be since this is a novel built round the life of Escoffier. I found it initially disappointing, though the lush descriptions of the food, dishes and menus are wonderful. Escoffier is both larger than life character, while remaining shadowy. By the end I was immersed - though still a little unsatisfied. Very nearly very good; interesting.
(Ferelith Hordon - bwl 69 Summer 2013 ) |
