The Hundred-Foot Journey

A Novel

De: Richard C. Morais

Narrado por: Neil Shah

“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.

Reseñas de la Crítica

“Outstanding! A completely engaging human story heavily larded with the lushest, most high-test food porn since Zola. Easily the best novel ever set in the world of cooking—and absolutely thrilling from beginning to end. I wished it went on for another three hundred pages.”—Anthony Bourdain, New York Times bestselling author of Kitchen Confidential

“A gorgeous novel, vivid and intimate, tracing a journey from kitchen to kitchen, from culture to culture, with a perfect touch.”—Susan Orlean, New York Times bestselling author

“Richard C. Morais conjures a richly woven tapestry of exotic sights, smells, and tastes that transports the reader to a world of epicurean delights. This is a charming, deeply felt novel that questions, and ultimately celebrates, the twists and turns of an authentically lived life.”—Elin Hilderbrand, New York Times bestselling author

Delicious!

Any additional comments?

A 'delicious' book. Well written and a joy for the senses. Themes addressed are loss, love, forgiveness, immigration, justice, economics, redemption, legacy, ambition, etc. It helps to read with an accent, Indian & French throughout. ;) Be prepared to book a seat at your favorite Indian and French restaurants during your read. Engaging characters. Can't wait for the film version.

I love food

Great story about a great cook.
Loved the East Indian accents and the flowery explanations of food and people. Great read

loved the movie more. that rarely happened

I really liked the first two thirds of the book. After that the book drags and seems to be a little whiny. the end seems to come out of no where. The movie was more entertaining for me and had a better ending.

Very enjoyable

This book is almost nothing like the movie, so don't be expecting that, as I was. It's less a feel good rom-com family movie and more a bittersweet tale of the life of a chef. Great if you enjoy food and have a sense of French cuisine. The narration is fantastic! I loved his accents and the different character voices. Wish it was twice a long!

Different From the Movie but Very Enjoyable

Warning: don’t listen when hungry as the food descriptions are very vivid. Enjoyed this more in-depth (than the movie) full book version. Recommended!