The Telling Room: A Tale of Love, Betrayal, Revenge, and the World's Greatest Piece of Cheese
The Telling Room: A Tale of Love, Betrayal, Revenge, and the World's Greatest Piece of Cheese
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2013
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Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2013349
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Guzmán, Spain • 2000s
2013
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Telling Room: A Tale of Love, Betrayal, Revenge, and the World's Greatest Piece of Cheese by Michael Paterniti explores one person's journey to a Spanish village, uncovering a captivating story of a legendary cheese. Through an encounter with the cheesemaker, the author delves into themes of love, betrayal, and revenge, revealing the profound impact of tradition and community.
Informative
Nostalgic
Contemplative
Bittersweet
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Telling Room by Michael Paterniti captivates with its rich narrative and vivid storytelling centered around a legendary cheese. Readers appreciate its immersive descriptive style and deep dive into Spanish culture, but some find its pacing uneven and tangential. Overall, it's a compelling blend of culinary and personal history.
Who Should Read The Telling Room: A Tale of Love, Betrayal, Revenge, and the World's Greatest Piece of Cheese?
Readers who love The Telling Room are fond of narrative nonfiction blending personal stories with broader cultural themes, akin to Under the Tuscan Sun or The Devil in the White City. They enjoy explorations of passion and tradition in exotic locales, uncovering layers of intrigue and humanity in seemingly simple subjects.
6,281 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Guzmán, Spain • 2000s
2013
Adult
18+ years
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