Cursed Bread
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"Intoxicating, sumptuous, and savage.”—Alexandra Kleeman, acclaimed author of Something New Under the Sun
Still reeling in the aftermath of the deadliest war the world had ever seen, the small town of Pont-Saint-Esprit collectively lost its mind. Some historians believe the mysterious illness and violent hallucinations were caused by spoiled bread; others claim it was the result of covert government testing on the local population.
In that town lived a woman named Elodie. She was the baker’s wife: a plain, unremarkable person who yearned to transcend her dull existence. So when a charismatic new couple arrived in town, the forceful ambassador and his sharp-toothed wife, Violet, Elodie was quickly drawn into their orbit. Thus began a dangerous game of cat and mouse--but who was the predator and on whom did they prey?
Audacious and mesmerizing, Cursed Bread is a fevered confession, an entry into memory’s hall of mirrors, and an erotic fable of transformation. Sophie Mackintosh spins a darkly gleaming tale of a town gripped by hysteria, envy like poison in the blood, and desire that burns and consumes.
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Well, I regret having to inform you once again that loving one book by an author does not automatically lead to loving every book by an author, which is a truth I theoretically know, but seem to periodically forget for some reason. So "Cursed Bread". The premise according to the blurb: A whole village in early 20th century France goes insane and nobody knows why. Based on a true story. The end. The premise according to me: Horny woman has a crush on an affluent couple that just moved into her village. Things happen. Food preservatives are underresearched. People die. The end. Doesn't sound too enticing, does it? That's because it isn't. The book is overwritten and wordy in the worst possible way, it is difficult to read and even more difficult to stay focussed while doing so. More than once I simply forgot what was happening WHILE READING because I constantly found my thoughts drifting; my attention compromised. If there is a plot, I am yet to find it. Needless to say: This really wasn't my cup of tea. AT ALL. And still I can see how people could love this book. There is a certain way authors bend language to their will that some readers seem to really enjoy (I am looking at you, Lispector-fans), but I, for one, DO need some kind of plot, or info, or any content that goes beyond word choice and sentence structure. If you happen to have read "Cursed Bread", feel free to share your opinion. If you read it and, like me, didn't like it, do not let that dissuade you from picking up "Blue Ticket" though. Because that one was really, truly good. Klara over and out.
Description
"Intoxicating, sumptuous, and savage.”—Alexandra Kleeman, acclaimed author of Something New Under the Sun
Still reeling in the aftermath of the deadliest war the world had ever seen, the small town of Pont-Saint-Esprit collectively lost its mind. Some historians believe the mysterious illness and violent hallucinations were caused by spoiled bread; others claim it was the result of covert government testing on the local population.
In that town lived a woman named Elodie. She was the baker’s wife: a plain, unremarkable person who yearned to transcend her dull existence. So when a charismatic new couple arrived in town, the forceful ambassador and his sharp-toothed wife, Violet, Elodie was quickly drawn into their orbit. Thus began a dangerous game of cat and mouse--but who was the predator and on whom did they prey?
Audacious and mesmerizing, Cursed Bread is a fevered confession, an entry into memory’s hall of mirrors, and an erotic fable of transformation. Sophie Mackintosh spins a darkly gleaming tale of a town gripped by hysteria, envy like poison in the blood, and desire that burns and consumes.
Book Information
Posts
Well, I regret having to inform you once again that loving one book by an author does not automatically lead to loving every book by an author, which is a truth I theoretically know, but seem to periodically forget for some reason. So "Cursed Bread". The premise according to the blurb: A whole village in early 20th century France goes insane and nobody knows why. Based on a true story. The end. The premise according to me: Horny woman has a crush on an affluent couple that just moved into her village. Things happen. Food preservatives are underresearched. People die. The end. Doesn't sound too enticing, does it? That's because it isn't. The book is overwritten and wordy in the worst possible way, it is difficult to read and even more difficult to stay focussed while doing so. More than once I simply forgot what was happening WHILE READING because I constantly found my thoughts drifting; my attention compromised. If there is a plot, I am yet to find it. Needless to say: This really wasn't my cup of tea. AT ALL. And still I can see how people could love this book. There is a certain way authors bend language to their will that some readers seem to really enjoy (I am looking at you, Lispector-fans), but I, for one, DO need some kind of plot, or info, or any content that goes beyond word choice and sentence structure. If you happen to have read "Cursed Bread", feel free to share your opinion. If you read it and, like me, didn't like it, do not let that dissuade you from picking up "Blue Ticket" though. Because that one was really, truly good. Klara over and out.