Our book club decided on this book because the last book we read was a little heavy and no one else had any other suggestions! The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake takes place in Los Angeles and though it has not specified, I am guessing it takes place in the 1980's. The main character, Rose, turns 9 years old and as she tastes her favorite cake her Mom made for her she uncovers strong feelings in her piece of cake. Feelings that she is having trouble identifying with. Her favorite cake, lemon laced with layers of chocolate frosting feels incredibly empty like when your restricted to diet food. You crave something more fulfilling and rich but can't have it. Perplexed by this mix of feelings and emotions Rose has, she visits the school nurse the next day. The nurse asks, "Do you think your fat? Are you throwing up food after you eat?" Rose leaves the school nurse feeling even more confused.
George, a friend of Rose's brother, takes an interest in Rose's peculiar problem. When the three of them get home, George takes out a notebook and begins to record everything Rose eats and the feelings associated with the food she eats. Most everything tastes bland until she sneaks a piece of toast from her brother's plate. Suddenly she senses rage and also a detached feeling. How strange! It is so powerful, she has to spit it out!
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