Reviews

Sourdough by Robin Sloan

mimibiedron's review against another edition

3.0

Quirky reflection on the interrelationship between food and culture.

kallistafoote12's review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-paced

1.0

kvanhook92's review against another edition

adventurous challenging hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

5.0

alicebacklund's review against another edition

adventurous funny inspiring lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

auntbopp's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

sfinch's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

My new favorite cozy book. May not be the most complex storyline, but it’s full of heart as you watch the main character come alive. There’s the perfect amount of science-magic!

sunscour's review against another edition

4.0

Weird and so good.

elletivo's review against another edition

3.0

I really enjoyed this book, overall. It might have something to do with the fact that it was eerily similar at times to my actual life.

The plot was a bit unstable, though. I had a hard time figuring out the time period it was set in and I was distracted by how “real” some of the plot points were supposed to be.

Now I’m off to bake some bread.

erine's review against another edition

4.0

Incredibly odd: it kept reminding me of Anne of Green Gables, which always has a knack for bringing out the wonder and delight of everyday moments. Sourdough also did that - kind of - but by finding the magic and ridiculous in ordinary life. It was hard to tell if the story was real: it frequently had a tall-tale vibe, and yet it also hyper-focused on very mundane things. Computer coding and office work, baking bread, take-out food, farmers markets, in other words, nothing that would inherently make me think that this would be exciting. And yet, programming robotic arms, mysterious sourdough starters, bacteria and fungus in all kinds of places, and delicious or weird food all take on an epic feel.

Weird but entertaining.

ginnamary442's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

4.0