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4.0
"All Things Edible, Random & Odd" comprises of essays which contemplate upon Sheila Squillante's life as a poet, writer, daughter, and mother. This was my first encounter with the author's works, and so my impressions are only formed based on the basis of the writings in this collection.
Throughout 31 essays, Squillante weaves recipes and foodie tales together with anecdotes and observations on her relationships, most notably with her father -- a consummate foodie and traveller by his daughter's standards -- her ex-husband, husband, and children. The intimate revelations within her writing draws you in somehow, and though I wasn't impressed initially when I started this, by the end of this collection I found myself loving the selections. I particularly loved the essays that talked about her complicated relationship with her father, her struggles with her ex and her husband, as well as the challenges of motherhood.
The varieties of topics discussed and the candidness of some of Squillante's observations make this for an interesting read for those who are fans of autobiographical works in the veins of Annie Ernaux and the likes, so do give this a read if you're a fan of such writings.
Throughout 31 essays, Squillante weaves recipes and foodie tales together with anecdotes and observations on her relationships, most notably with her father -- a consummate foodie and traveller by his daughter's standards -- her ex-husband, husband, and children. The intimate revelations within her writing draws you in somehow, and though I wasn't impressed initially when I started this, by the end of this collection I found myself loving the selections. I particularly loved the essays that talked about her complicated relationship with her father, her struggles with her ex and her husband, as well as the challenges of motherhood.
The varieties of topics discussed and the candidness of some of Squillante's observations make this for an interesting read for those who are fans of autobiographical works in the veins of Annie Ernaux and the likes, so do give this a read if you're a fan of such writings.
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