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Little Beach Street Bakery: A Novel di Jenny…
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Little Beach Street Bakery: A Novel (originale 2014; edizione 2015)

di Jenny Colgan (Autore)

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In the bestselling tradition of Jojo Moyes and Jennifer Weiner, Jenny Colgan's moving, funny, and unforgettable novel tells the story of a heartbroken young woman who turns a new page in her life . . . by becoming a baker in the town of Cornwall. A quiet seaside resort. An abandoned shop. A small flat. This is what awaits Polly Waterford when she arrives at the Cornish coast, fleeing a ruined relationship. To keep her mind off her troubles, Polly throws herself into her favorite hobby: making bread. But her relaxing weekend diversion quickly develops into a passion. As she pours her emotions into kneading and pounding the dough, each loaf becomes better than the last. Soon, Polly is working her magic with nuts and seeds, chocolate and sugar, and the local honey-courtesy of a handsome beekeeper. Packed with laughter and emotion, Little Beach Street Bakery is the story of how one woman discovered bright new life where she least expected-a heartwarming, mouthwatering modern-day Chocolat that has already become a massive international bestseller. Includes 7 Recipes!.… (altro)
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Titolo:Little Beach Street Bakery: A Novel
Autori:Jenny Colgan (Autore)
Info:William Morrow Paperbacks (2015), 448 pages
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Jenny Colgan is een productieve schrijfster: ze schreef sinds 2000 al meer dan 30 boeken, bijna allemaal in het feelgood-genre. ‘De kleine bakkerij aan het strand’ verscheen oorspronkelijk in 2014 - in het Engels - en is het eerste deel van wat uiteindelijk een vierdelige serie is geworden. Het is echter prima zelfstandig te lezen.

Het boek draait om Polly, een dertiger uit Plymouth, die haar leventje prima voor elkaar heeft: vriend, huis, eigen bedrijf, auto, sociaal leven. Tot het allemaal in elkaar stort, al vanaf de 2e pagina van het boek: het bedrijf van Polly en haar vriend gaat failliet, de curator legt beslag op hun woning, auto en dure spullen, en de relatie bezwijkt onder zoveel druk. Woningen in Plymouth zijn onbetaalbaar, dus Polly wijkt tijdelijk uit naar het veel goedkopere, afgelegen Mount Polbearne, een getijdeneiland in het westen van Cornwall, dat duidelijk is gebaseerd op St Michael's Mount. Zoals te verwachten in dit genre heeft ze het daar aanvankelijk niet zo makkelijk, maar vindt ze er uiteindelijk toch haar plek.

In grofweg de eerste helft van het boek bouwt Colgan vooral sfeer op en dat doet ze prachtig. Je ziet het dorpje Mount Polbearne echt voor je, zo’n typisch Brits dorpje, met vervallen huisjes, een vissershaven, een oude kroeg, een fish & chips-tent, roddelende inwoners en de toegangsweg die bij vloed onder water staat. Maar vanaf de tweede helft zakt het allemaal wat in elkaar. Dat heeft deels te maken met de introductie van een aantal personages met te veel geld. Specifiek Reuben, een Amerikaan die zich omringt met fotomodellen, helikopters, luxe boten, champagne, oesters, kreeften en wat al niet aan decadente toestanden. Zijn levensstijl staat in schril contrast met het charmante, maar toch ook wat armoedige, dorpsleven. Dit personage doet het verhaal geen goed. Tel daarbij op een opeenstapeling van (romantische) misverstanden en veel te gedetailleerde beschrijvingen van hoe mensen eruit zien, wat ze aan hebben, welke make-up ze opdoen, wat ze eten. Colgan laat heel weinig aan de verbeelding van de lezer over.

Goed om te weten: ik lees normaalgesproken geen feelgood. Ik pakte ‘De kleine bakkerij aan het strand’ op in het kader van een ‘Lees Eens Wat Anders’-challenge, om te ontdekken of dit genre misschien toch iets voor mij zou kunnen zijn. Het antwoord op die vraag blijkt nee. Colgan is een bestsellerauteur, dus er zullen veel lezers zijn die enorm genieten van zo een boek vol leuke personages (inclusief een papegaaiduiker!), humor, zon, een pittoresk dorpje, romantiek, lekker eten en luchtigheid. Maar ik miste de diepgang. Zelfs de dramatische gebeurtenis in het boek, die voor iets van verdieping had kunnen zorgen, gaat ten onder in de gezelligheid van samen eten, wachten, zingen, zuipen, zoenen en feesten. Ik hou het voorlopig bij dit ene uitstapje in het feelgood-genre! ( )
  Tinwara | Apr 18, 2024 |
I usually don’t like this type of book, too predictable, but I had nothing to read and it was easy. Story of Polly, who is recently seperated and without any money, rents a broken down building on the island of Podmore. She loves to bake bread to make herself feel better so that’s what she does. Of course there’s the town bachlor bee keeper and they fall in love. ( )
  janismack | Jul 8, 2023 |
My favorite book of 2020 ( )
  MarigoldJackiFitz | Jul 6, 2023 |
Polly escapes to a village in Cornwall when her business and relationship falls apart. She bakes to ease her pain but soon finds a potential for making a living as well as a life. Oh, and there's an errant puffin who adopts Polly. ( )
  witchyrichy | Apr 30, 2023 |
I think Jenny Colgan might be one of my favourite authors. Her characters are always so delightfully spunky, yet they make very real mistakes. They bake delicious things and love to share and are genuinely good. They are very sweet about how they take care of their books. They find happiness in small places and create communities. They have friends and archenemies with their own personalities and flaws and subplots. Sure, nothing's ever intensely deep and these books won't change the world, but they make me incredibly happy and I always adore reading her.

This was another one of these--nothing super substantial, but a lovely tale of a woman restarting with a gorgeous romantic subplot woven in.

AND THIS ONE FEATURES A PUFFIN

FIVE STARS FOR NEIL!!!


Edit: THERE IS A CHILDREN'S BOOK ABOUT NEIL AND I AM CRYING TEARS
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23508651-polly-and-the-puffin ( )
  whakaora | Mar 5, 2023 |
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I wish I was a fisherman/ Tumbling on the seas/ Far away from dry land/ And its bitter memories/ Casting out my sweet line/ With abandonment and love/ No ceiling bearing down on me/ 'Cept the starry sky above/ With light in my head/ You in my arms/ Woohoo! - The Waterboys, 'Fisherman's Blues'
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In the bestselling tradition of Jojo Moyes and Jennifer Weiner, Jenny Colgan's moving, funny, and unforgettable novel tells the story of a heartbroken young woman who turns a new page in her life . . . by becoming a baker in the town of Cornwall. A quiet seaside resort. An abandoned shop. A small flat. This is what awaits Polly Waterford when she arrives at the Cornish coast, fleeing a ruined relationship. To keep her mind off her troubles, Polly throws herself into her favorite hobby: making bread. But her relaxing weekend diversion quickly develops into a passion. As she pours her emotions into kneading and pounding the dough, each loaf becomes better than the last. Soon, Polly is working her magic with nuts and seeds, chocolate and sugar, and the local honey-courtesy of a handsome beekeeper. Packed with laughter and emotion, Little Beach Street Bakery is the story of how one woman discovered bright new life where she least expected-a heartwarming, mouthwatering modern-day Chocolat that has already become a massive international bestseller. Includes 7 Recipes!.

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