Reviews

Sourdough by Robin Sloan

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

karanollepercy's review against another edition

5.0

inspired to make sourdough bread and bicycle more often.

scollier81's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

gruntling's review against another edition

3.0

I loved the first 2/3 of this book. I found the story of a recent college grad struggling to find her place in a new job and who she was as a person very relatable. But then the last part of the book seemed rushed and was kind of confusing. I didn't really feel like sold the betrayal from the theft of the culture. Also the revel of the true identity of Mr Marrow felt really odd and forced. This book had great possibility but a one star ending.

meml13's review against another edition

4.0

A little silly, surprisingly sweet, and very unique. Really enjoyable, casual read.

plumdrop6's review against another edition

lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.25