To avoid when dieting

From chapter to chapter, "An indulgence" alternates between flashbacks and the critical reactions of his entourage on the eve of his death. In their evocative power, recalling the descriptions Proust madeleine or "Perfume" of Suskind. " Sushi with mayonnaise through the hearty dishes of grandmother, they oscillate between the most subtle alliances and the simplest pleasures. For Muriel Barbery, the pleasure of talking dishes seems even higher than that of taste. His style resembles that of a large restaurant card which words are chosen and arranged with research. Language knows just as well play with food than with words.

At the limit of exercise in style, "An indulgence" charmed me because I enjoyed diving into his universe of flavors and culinary remember my own emotions. As for my last wish, it would be hard to choose ... ... chocolate cake topped with chestnut my grandmother perhaps! Finally it is anecdotal, but Renee, the concierge, occupies a short chapter here and it has everything a hedgehog.