Le restaurant de l’amour retrouvé, Ito OGAWA, Philippe Picquier, 2013.

"Le restaurant de l’amour retrouvé" is Ito Ogawa's first novel and is also the name of the restaurant that Rinko, the protagonist, opens. After a cruel parting with her boyfriend, Rinko is at a loss and is covering deep hurts. When she realizes that the only things she has left is cooking knowledge and passion, she rebuilds her life on that while giving joy and hope to customers. Here, Ito Ogawa seeks the harmony between the surrounding nature and human relationships, even as she describes Rinko who is regaining herself. The side characters, including her odd mother who is raising a pig and a kind man who is always helpful, are diverse spices and deepens the flavor of the novel. This rich flavor reminds the reader of something simple yet very important. Various dishes appear in "Le restaurant de l’amour retrouvé". Ito Ogawa describes these recipes and methods in detail and draws in the reader, but the translation must also describe them accurately and attractively. Also, not only does Ogawa like delicious dishes but also playing on words, so it is important to bring out the same flavor in French and still advance the story without interrupting it. Just like the original text, and just like Rinko's cooking, to deliver contentment and peace of mind to the reader.