"The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake" by Aimee Bender. ****

> libraryThing Review: This is a creative, poignant, allegorical tale about the power of perception and the deep impact of being truly known and accepted. Rose, the youthful protagonist, discovers that she can taste people's emotions, and much more, by tasting food they have prepared. Over time she comes to terms with this ability as she matures and also learns more about her family history. I was thoroughly engaged throughout the story. I listened to the audio version, narrated by the author, whose voice was just better than monotone. I recommend reading, rather than listening.