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Infused with the textures and scents, trials and triumphs of two distinct cultures, Pomegranate Soup is an infectious novel of magical realism. This richly detailed story, highlighted with delicious recipes, is a delectable journey into the heart of Persian cooking and Irish living.
“When three Iranian sisters move into the former bake shop and open a Middle Eastern cafe, turmoil erupts. The quirky and wonderfully fleshed–out characters who make up the populace of Ballinacroagh, Ireland align with either the sisters and their exotic delicacies or the town bully, Thomas McGuire, who attempts to put them out of business. From the young and lovely Layla to resident gossip Dervla Quigley, these characters come to life; they’re as uniquely simple or as deeply complex as the dishes that eldest sister Marjan concocts-recipes included! Personal demons and questioned loyalties play out like a movie on the page, making the reader feel like an eyewitness to all the events. A satisfying summer read or book club pick; highly recommended.” —Library Journal
“Few novels have such charm, such fusion. Marsha Mehran takes one of the great staples of literature, food and its creation, and makes it the vehicle of a delightful, subtle fairytale. With a deep understanding of opposites such as whimsy and poignancy, she delivers a moving and very amusing enquiry into whether differences between peoples exist at all.” —Frank Delaney, author of Ireland
“The narrative is brisk, detailed and charming, the humor is delightful and the story… is addictive.” —Deseret Morning News
