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The Briny Cafe (2011)

by Susan Duncan(Favorite Author)

3.62 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

1741668204 (ISBN13: 9781741668209)

languge

English

genre

Fiction

publisher

Random House Australia

review 1: The 'Cook's Basin' in this book is obviously based on the lovely Pittwater, north of Sydney, a beautiful paradise that has remained fairly unspoilt and full of character. A local woman transforms the fairly grimy Briny Café near the ferry wharf into something wonderful. Along the way your heart gets tripped up and falls into the arms of all the fabulous, lovable locals who make Cook's Basin what it is. Watchful and protective, they can turn parochial when a nasty outsider threatens their way of life. Full of joy and warmth, the book is a wonderful read. The occasional page from the 'Cook's Basin News' is hilarious with local colour, good for a laugh. But be warned. While you read you'll be gasping for one of Ettie's coffees and a muffin. Or maybe her lamb burger. Recipes ... moreat the end. A feel good read.
review 2: The Briny Cafe is about interesting characters that make up the community of Cook's Basin. The main story follows two people , Ettie who is 55 and wondering if the choices she made in the past were the right ones and Sam who is 40 and an integral part of the community. Nothing huge happens in the book but it demonstrates how our lives affect other people in both good and bad ways. It is a lovely book and I enjoyed reading it immensely. Somewhere between three and a half and four stars. less

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