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newlillith's review against another edition
5.0
Just read this book for the second time. I can never put it down. The writing is so natural I can almost hear her speaking to me. She is inspirational!
smusie's review against another edition
4.0
What a treat it was to read this while in Paris. A bit odd at the end, but was finished posthumously by her grandnephew, so I suppose that's the reason. Her descriptions of various meals over the years are thrilling. What a stomach. What a spirit.
jbabiarz's review against another edition
5.0
Julia Child has such a unique voice. I loved reading about France and cooking from her perspective.
hannahmartian's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
3.75
I didn’t know really anything about Julia Child before reading this, but a friend recommended it before I travelled to Paris the first time. It is a lovely read, very casual and familiar tone. It’s so FULL of descriptions of food that I can’t keep track of all the things she lists and have decided to try everything when I’m there. 80% of this book is truly about food and cooking, and while it isn’t redundant, too long, or too slow in pace, I do feel that it is somewhat repetitive in nature. It’s one description of delicious food after another—not necessarily bad, but not for everyone!
joygoesandreads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
5.0
This book truly feels like Julia Child is speaking through the pages directly to you as you are plummeting through 1950s France with her and Paul and Simca and the other host of characters intressantes in Julia Child’s life. If this book does not make you crave the warmth of a simple cassoulet or want to eat that excellent sole that Julia describes then you don’t have taste buds and maybe should consider medical help! Honestly one of the required reads for our generation and generations to come.
alicebme's review against another edition
4.0
A gem. A treasure trove of anecdotes made possible only by a family of letter writers who valued sucking the marrow out of life and recording every delicious moment in curling script. Beautiful book.
applegnreads's review against another edition
3.0
There are times when you don't quite like Julia Child when you're reading this book. However, I'd say it's nevertheless interesting to see how she came about and a bit about what her life was like.