The Last Chinese Chef: A Novel by Nicole Mones
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Book Reviews of The Last Chinese Chef: A Novel
Book Review: Great Book
Summary: 5 Stars
Not only was the story entertaining you learned a great deal about the philosophy of Chinese cooking.Book Review: Gently Written
Summary: 5 Stars
A cross between a romantic novel and a foodie tome. Rich in history and story line.Book Review: The Last Chinese Chef
Summary: 4 Stars
You know that the Chinese have one of the world's most exquisite cuisines...yet you often wondered how Chinese food served in this country could pass as part of a world renown 'cuisine.' The Last Chinese Chef will clarify this mystery for you. As part of the "Fast Food Nation" generation, we haven't learned to slow our eating habits enough to appreciate the subtle layers of flavors and textures that Chinese cuisines cultivate. We haven't learned that food nourishes not only our body, but also our brain and soul, by appealing to all our senses.
This is a story that will make you hungry for Chinese food! The story is almost too simple, one of a grieving widow who happens to be a food writer assigned to interview a Chinese-American in China competing in a contest that may help him break into the rarified ranks of the top Chinese chefs if he wins.
Although this is fictional, at the end of the book, there is a list of restaurants that actually serve some of the dishes prepared in this book. I get hungry just thinking about it!
Book Review: A sumptious feast
Summary: 4 Stars
This book took me totaly by suprise. After reading the 1st paragraph I knew I was going to love it. I particulary enjoyed how much insight into to real chinese quisine and culture it provides. A tragic love story paired with a aspiring master chef wrapped in the dynamic chinese culture made for a captivating read.I believe this is the next best thing to going on a guided tour through china with a passionate local tour guide who can uncover many of the ancient secrets China has to offer.Book Review: Good but not great
Summary: 4 Stars
A nice, light read. The food references were fantastic. Definitely a book for the foodies on your list.
That said, the overall plot was a little predictable and I thought the non-romance non-food subplot was handled clumsily. Why introduce so many characters just to drop them with a convenient, too-tidy summing up? Plus the main characters were a little flat.
That said, it was still an enjoyable read. Just not incredibly memorable or profound.