Bitter in the Mouth : A Novel (Paperback)

from Jackie.the.Librarian

A great read. This book really communicates the crossed wires of synesthesia; in this case a young woman who associates tastes with individual words. The characters are exceptionally 3-dimensional and the story goes along at a pace that's not too slow nor too fast. Definitely a great read.

from gypsysmom

A friend recommended this book to me. Otherwise I doubt I would have picked it up and that would have been a shame. It's a fascinating look at synesthesia first of all. But the thing I will probably remember best about this book is how secrets affect relationships with those we are closest to. Li...

from dale-in-queens

Having read Truong's The Book of Salt, I was looking forward to this book. I certainly wasn't disappointed. It's a very different book, but also one with a distinct and unforgettable voice. I won't forget Linda, the main character. You really need to read the book yourself, as it unfolds in ways ...

from mckait

Linda is seven years old when the story begins. She tells of her life in Boiling Springs, North Carolina. Her life is not extraordinary. She has a mother who is distant, a father who adores her and a great uncle Harper who loves her unconditionally. She also has a friend named Kelly with whom she...

from mckait

Linda is seven years old when the story begins. She tells of her life in Boiling Springs, North Carolina. Her life is not extraordinary. She has a mother who is distant, a father who adores her and a great uncle Harper who loves her unconditionally. She also has a friend named Kelly with whom she...