Butter: THE No. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING SENSATION

Thanks for the book

No nearly as good as the hype suggests.

Really good read

Butter, high impact and as a friend said, soft on the surface, razor sharp underneath! At the heart of the book is Kajii, a murder accused, who also happens to be a gourmet cook Rika, a journalist, is convinced there's another angle to Kajii, whose link to the serial murders, she's accused of, is circumstantial. Reiko, a close friend of Rika's, has quit her profession to focus on family. Between these three women, Butter explores multiple dynamics. It moves at a fast pace, with the reader constantly coping with the mind play of the characters. Asako Yuzuki delivers the punches in a matter of fact manner - misogyny, body image, perceptions around sexuality in the workspace and society, caregiving challenges, media manipulation - the story keeps opening and shutting presumptions, as far it's unfolding is concerned. Food occupies pride of place in this book. Vividly described preparation, taste and palates, the gastronomic component is a complete character, by itself. The importance of a strong support system, whether family or in many instances, one's friends, comes through as the saving grace for it's characters, grounding them and creating space for them to evaluate what truly matters. Butter is it's namesake - smooth, slippery, with a taste that can't be ignored. Highly readable.

I was utterly enthralled with the writing and the relationship between the characters and of course the food. In a sea of ‘good writing’ this book is undeniable high quality reading