"Whatcha Readin’? Pomegranate Soup
by Lah-May
Who can resist a book where every chapter starts with a tantalizing, mouth-watering recipe? Especially if you’re drawn to the exotic spices and presentations of the Middle East.Pomegranate Soup is Iranian-born author Marsha Mehran’s answer to Chocolat. When three sisters open a small, ethnic cafe in a small Irish city, senses are awakened—along with suspicions. The open-minded and the brave sample and then revel in the cuisine. The fearful find refuge in gossip circles and pub cuisine.
The present circumstances of the three sisters is clouded by their past. A deeper understanding of the lives of refugees emerges as memories of escaping from Iran come to the surface.
How the three sisters come to terms with their past and their present seeps into the story sometimes as the subtle richness of the rosewater fragrance and sometimes as robust as the spices of the pomegranate soup.
Pomegranate Soup is not just a delightful read; it’s a delicious read!