12/15/2023 0 Comments Thyme out katie ffordePlaywright, author, journalist, dandy-aesthete, w File, file1 / fl/ n. Throughout this appalling story, we are shown and told of Lucas’ bullying behaviours- which are all forgiven and acceptable- since he is a talented chef…. Oscar Wilde, Oscar Wilde (18541900) was one of the most prominent and influential figures of the fin de siècle. Furthermore- the heroine and her feisty godmother reflect on her inexperience as the reason for her husband’s (Lucas)infidelity. This novel does not portray this paradigm as wrong but rather sets out the heroine’s hapless, pathetic and excessive use of denial as good qualities! At one point, we are told that the heroine being young and inept in daily skills was why her husband had an affair with an older woman. (I think this book goes under a different title, Thyme Out, in the UK.This story depicts bullying and betrayal in a marriage as acceptable The main protagonist is a young woman with very poor self esteem who is taken advantage of by men. Her characters evolve in a realistic manner, and I was glad for the glimpse into their world. There was only one scene I didn't like (has to do with lust in the kitchen, if you really want to know), but it's just because it was just a little to rough for my tastes and experiences. Gems like, "the difference between solitude and loneliness is that you choose solitude." Or "don't cry over things that can't cry over you" (said when a china teacup broke), which I don't entirely agree with, but I did like none-the-less.įforde created a world that I was glad to visit, with vibrant, distinct, characters. I had to pull over to the side of the road a couple of times to write things down. We have new and used copies available, in 4 editions - starting at 2.69. But it all was so beautifully done, and Porter read it all so eloquently, that I kept on.Īnd as for my criteria of audio books where I wouldn't want to capture a quote, well that was shot to hell. Buy Thyme Out by Katie Fforde online at Alibris. Fforde got inside my head and almost, but not quite, lived my life, British style. The interplay between characters was good, but as Kitty began to decline, it was all too easy to remember my own experiences. I intend to seek out more books read by her (I've heard her before in some other series, already, and thoroughly appreciated her remarkable talents.) Had I not been listening to this on audio, with such a skilled actor, this might have been very hard for me to bear. Into this mix, add Kitty's declining health and this book is born.įirst off, I have to say that Divina Porter, the performer of the audio addition I listened to is marvelous. Somehow, even though they antagonize the crap out of each other, they are paired in a television cooking show. He, too has reshaped his life and is a world class chef. She runs a small organic gardening business, has faithful clients and good friends, including her dear octogenarian friend and mentor, Kitty (who is more family to Perdita than her actual family.) Everything is thrown out of kilter when her ex-husband Lucas appears on the scene. Perdita finally has her life on track after having her heart broken and her marriage dissolved. Second Thyme Around (also published as Thyme Out) is truly a wonderful book. Sometimes a good reader can get me through those, and I come out liking them at the end.) This book fits one of those categories - you be the judge. If you havent read a novel by Katie Fforde before, prepare yourself for a treat. (Note: I also have been known to listen to audio books for big, heavy books that would be awkward to hold, or books that I haven't been able to get into when reading, but that are highly recommended. I usually pick books that are cozy mysteries (thrillers make me speed) or some of the lighter, whimsical (rather than whimsicle, as used on one of my other online indulgences.), sometimes even grabbing something that could fit as chick lit or the dreaded "women's fiction". You know - the ones that I won't want to go back and savor the words, re-reading a particular passage to marvel at how it was crafted or what it said. When I drive, I like to listen to NPR radio or audio books that I don't have to think too much about.
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