The Hundred-Foot Journey
A Novel
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Narrated by:
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Neil Shah
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Written by:
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Richard C. Morais
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“That skinny Indian teenager has that mysterious something that comes along once a generation. He is one of those rare chefs who is simply born. He is an artist.”
And so begins the rise of Hassan Haji, the unlikely gourmand who recounts his life’s journey in this charming audiobook. Lively and brimming with the colors, flavors, and scents of the kitchen, The Hundred-Foot Journey is a succulent treat about family, nationality, and the mysteries of good taste.
Born above his grandfather’s modest restaurant in Mumbai, Hassan first experienced life through intoxicating whiffs of spicy fish curry, trips to the local markets, and gourmet outings with his mother. But when tragedy pushes the family out of India, they console themselves by eating their way around the world, eventually settling in Lumière, a small village in the French Alps.
The boisterous Haji family takes Lumière by storm. They open an inexpensive Indian café opposite an esteemed French restaurant - that of the famous chef Madame Mallory - and infuse the sleepy town with the spices of India, transforming the lives of its eccentric villagers and infuriating their celebrated neighbor. Only after Madame Mallory wages culinary war with the immigrant family does she finally agree to mentor young Hassan, leading him to Paris, the launch of his own restaurant, and a slew of new adventures.
The Hundred-Foot Journey is about how the hundred-foot distance between a new Indian kitchen and a traditional French one can represent the gulf between different cultures and desires. A testament to the inevitability of destiny, this is a fable for the ages - charming, endearing, and a joy to listen to.
Richard C. Morais, author of The Hundred-Foot Journey, is a contributing editor at Barron’s in New York. An American raised in Switzerland, he was stationed in London for seventeen years, where he was Forbes’ European bureau chief.
©2008 2010 by Richard C. Morais (P)2012 Blackstone Audio, Inc.What the critics say
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- Deborah McMillan
- 2017-11-19
An excellent listen.
Loved the story but enjoyed meeting the characters even more. Cultures, personalities, and industry have been very cleverly intertwined in this wonderful novel. The narrator is gifted, preserving the unique voices of all the characters, adding even more quality to the author's original work.
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- Prench Croissant 🥐
- 2021-03-11
I love the Indian/French fusion :)
I can understand why some may not like it, but this book is completely different from the film. If those are your expectations, it's best to stick with the film.
For myself, I enjoyed both the film and the book! I was able to understand a number of the terms due to my exposure to cooking, and French, and Indian cuisine and culture. If one is unfamiliar with these elements, it may be more challenging to follow and comprehend the storyline.
I have a fair knowledge and speaking abilities in French, but not Indian languages. I am so glad that I listened to the complete book using Audible! Physically reading with the printed edition was a challenge for me to follow as I didn't know how to pronounce a lot of the Indian vocabulary he mentioned. It was also a delight to listen to the accents of the different voice actors :)
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