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Serving Crazy with Curry
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780345466129
ISBN: 0345466128
Label: Ballantine Books
Manufacturer: Ballantine Books
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 272
Publication Date: October 26, 2004
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Release Date: October 26, 2004
Studio: Ballantine Books
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Editorial Review:
Between the pressures to marry and become a traditional Indian wife and the humiliation of losing her job in Silicon Valley, Devi is on the edge–where the only way out seems to be to jump. . . .Yet Devi’s plans to “end it all” fall short when she is saved by the last person she wants to see: her mother. Forced to move in with her parents until she recovers, Devi refuses to speak. Instead, she cooks . . . nonstop. And not the usual fare, but off the wall twists on Indian classics, like blueberry curry chicken or Cajun prawn biryani. Now family meals are no longer obligations. Devi’s parents, her sister, and her brother-in-law can’t get enough–and they suddenly find their lives taking turns as surprising as the impromptu creations Devi whips up in the kitchen each night. Then a stranger appears out of the blue. Devi, it appears, had a secret–one that touches many a nerve in her tightly wound family. Though exposing some shattering truths, the secret will also gather them back together in ways they never dreamed possible.Interspersed with mouthwatering recipes, this story mixes humor, warmth, and leap-off-the-page characters into a rich stew of a novel that reveals a woman’s struggle for acceptance from her family and herself.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Unique Story and Unique Recipes
Amulya Malladi is the author of A Breath of Fresh Air and The Mango Season. She and her family live in the island of Mors in Denmark.
This is a story of a young Indian woman's experience as an immigrant to America. This is a story of family secrets and relationships. This is a story that could easily stand alone but has been raised up a notch by the recipes that are sprinkled through out the pages of the book. This is a story about human nature, love, forgiveness, self-affirmation and ... Read More
Rating: - Mangolicious!
As a american born south indian 22yr old male, this book hit my soft spot. I'm that typical skinny book worm indian who likes to hide feeling and all that stuff. I read Mango Season over the summer, and that awoke my inner senses. I'm a mango fanatic, so when I heard of a book called Mango Season, i had to research it's reviews. From then, I started reading all her books, and this Serving Crazy with Curry, I just read. It was awesome, as expected. Her writing and the stories, I feel I can relate soo ... Read More
Rating:  - Badly Written Book
I love South Asian chick-lit. That being said, my collection is quite large and so I feel that I am somewhat of an authority on the genre. This book looked promising, but fails in several areas. The characters are poorly developed and 2-D. The plot (without giving anything away) is badly executed, the climax leaving me wanting to throw the book across the room (I did, and only finished it a month later because I had nothing else to read). The subtheme of food is poorly woven in, adding a confusing layer ... Read More
Rating:  - Definitely a little Crazy, in need of more Curry
I am not a great fan of Indian American fiction, but decided to give this book a try, based on its interesting cover art. The first page was captivating, but as I continued to read it, I grew more and more disenchanted - with the unskillfully created characters, anachronistic plotline, and eventual resolution. I couldn't even finish reading through the book, so I skimmed it instead, reading certain parts that captured my attention.
Malladi did not do what is most important in a story - have ... Read More
Rating: - Okay, maybe two and a half, to be fair...
I find Indian culture pretty fascinating. Indian cuisine, too, is outstanding. So, when my book club selected another Indian novel (this one with yummy recipes included), I was optimistic. However, of the three books involving India that my club has read, this is definitely my least favorite. The author is really not a very talented writer, in my opinion. Though she obviously knows a lot about her culture -- that is authentic and genuine -- she knows little about the art of subtlety, character development, ... Read More
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