Publisher information
- Publisher: F. A. Thorpe (Publishers)
- ISBN: 9781444804485
- Number of pages: 344
- Dimensions: 235 x 150 x 4 mm
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A very good debut
I enjoyed this full-length debut by Jaspreet Singh very much. I enjoyed taking a journey through another country, especially a country that is not Europe o... READ MORE
Disjointed
A slightly confusing read as Kip recalls his life after beinging diagnosed with cancer. The key focus of his life was food and women, but the backdrop was ... READ MORE
disappointing read
I found that the story of Kip's life just consisted on women and food. It tried to show how his life opened up when he met Chef, but all that he talked to ... READ MORE
An enjoyable read
"Kip is a young man completely unprepared for normal life, that finds himself into army life during the India-Pakistan conflict over Kashmir. The story has... READ MORE
Interesting subject and thoroughly enjoyable read
The writing is in an unusual style, and I initially had difficulty in following who was "speaking". However, once I got the hang of it the book unfolded in... READ MORE
Couldn't finish it
I read 148 of the 248 pages in this book. There wasn't much of a story and what there was, wasn't going anywhere. I've received quite a few books to review... READ MORE
Excellent First Novel
'Chef' is Jaspreet Singh's second book, but first full length novel. It has already won one award and has been nominated for four others.
Narrated by Kirpa... READ MORE
Amusing and thoughtful
This is my first experience of Jaspreet Singh and I will certainly be looking out for more by this author.
The story of the young Kip, related by the dyin... READ MORE
Chef
A beautifully written book which transported me to Kashmir. The story is simply told, but written in such a way that I could almost smell the cooking!
It ... READ MORE
Nice read
A pretty warm and heartfelt tale from the sub-continent.
I have enjoyed this one as much as thet recent titles to have come out in the last few years.
It... READ MORE
Rogan Josh recipe in the book!!!
I've already reviewed the book, but...
Near the end he actually gives the recipe for a Kashmir style Lamb Rogan Josh (with no tomatoes).
My word, I cooke... READ MORE
Slow going...
This is a fairly slow paced book, set on a train going from Delhi to Kashmir. Sikh, Kirpal Singh is travelling back to Kashmir, having served there as an a... READ MORE
Absorbing, interesting, enjoyable
After a break of many years,'Kip' Singh returns to war-torn Kashmir where, as a young man he spent time working in the kitchen of the General. The young Ki... READ MORE