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nettelbeck has crafted an engaging fantasy of flavors and emotions , one part romance novel , one part recipe book .

positive

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is both stimulating and demanding .

positive

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its true-to-life characters , its sensitive acting , its unadorned view of rural life

positive

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admire ... the intensity with which he 's willing to express his convictions
positive