Questions for book clubs about the hundredfoot journey. The hundredfoot journey is a 2014 american comedydrama film directed by lasse hallstrom from a screenplay written by steven knight, adapted from richard morais 2010 novel of the same name. To which other characters might the title apply, and in what ways. The film stars helen mirren, om puri, manish dayal and charlotte le bon and is about a battle of two restaurants in a village. Morais, author of the hundredfoot journey, answers. To ask other readers questions about the hundredfoot journey, please sign up. Morais goodreads author topics about this book topics that mention this book. Morais is the story of hassan haji who rises from the slums of west bombay to become one of the elite chefs of paris.
A tragic incident prompts his family to flee to france were hassan shows an unexpected talent and taste for haute cuisine. Ultimately, which journey do you feel was more important. The hundredfoot journey is about how the hundredfoot distance between a new indian kitchen and a traditional french one can represent the gulf between different cultures and desires. The hundredfoot journey is the story of hassan haji, a young indian boy who grows up above his grandfathers restaurant in mumbai. The novel follows his ensuing career as a chef and the fate of his family in france. A testament to the inevitability of destiny, this is a fable for the agescharming, endearing, and compulsively readable. This reading group guide for the hundredfoot journey includes an introduction, discussion questions, and ideas for enhancing your book club. How is authenticity understood by different characters, particularly madame mallory and hassan. The family lived in a povertystricken area above hassans grandfathers restaurant. Discussion questions for the hundredfoot journey the dc.
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