aftertaste

“Food is living. Food is life”

Unique, thought provoking and haunting. Aftertaste tip toes between many genres such as horror, romance, the supernatural, and fantasy. What if you could eat one final meal with someone who has passed away? What would you eat? This is an interesting concept. What if you could eat one meal and have a unique experience? Would you, do it? Food is so many things to people. It is nourishment, it provides a culinary pleasure. People turn to food out of boredom, to ease heartache, to celebrate, to show love. Who hasn’t tasted something, and it takes you back almost like music does to another time in your life? The scents, the flavors, the aroma, the texture, etc. are all so important when enjoying a meal.

Konstantin Duhovny has been haunted by ghosts since he was a child. He can’t see them, but he can taste their favorite foods, flavors, and aromas. As an adult, he decides to do something about the Aftertaste that he experiences. He sets about to reunite loved ones with the deceased people that they loved.

This was such a unique book, and I have been all over my place with my rating for this. I loved the originality and uniqueness of this book. I enjoyed the focus on food, love, loss, grief, and longing. The writing was interesting and the descriptions of food many have you wanting to eat out or at least find your way to your own kitchen.

As I mentioned this book gives food for thought. Should the bridge between the living and the dead be traveled so to speak? What happens when you do just that?

Thank you to Simon & Schuster and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.