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arcookson's review
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity
Moderate: Pregnancy
amandas_bookshelf's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity and Pregnancy
Moderate: Gun violence and Alcohol
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
gena10's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity
rzh's review against another edition
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
just picked this up for a light read in between more hefty academic stuff, and it fit the bill perfectly. havent laughed out loud at a book in a good while like this, and i really liked the narrative technique, and had a lovely satisfying ending. there are a couple of moments where the humour leans quite heavily on racial stereotypes, particularly in regards to hispanic characters, and also a passage which makes a big joke out of a character being lesbian, which i didnt really appreciate but realise will have been a product of its time: just something to note if you are thinking of reading. 4 stars
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Infidelity, Racism, and Pregnancy
lucyduller's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity and Abandonment
Moderate: Homophobia and Racism
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
lit_with_lauren's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity
burnedstory's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.75
I know this book is very old (it's older than Taylor Swift damn it) but the homophobia and racism in it (very little) had me woah. To me this book is just a white,privileged woman whining for about 200 pages.
Now about the good things, this book ties food and life very nicely, brings to light how our different phases in life are described by food. The writing is witty and smart, not boring. Hated every single character.
The last few chapters are overwhelming emotionally but that's perfectly in sync with what the character was feeling at that time.
Can definitely see the allure of this book back when it was released but honestly can that woman stop complaining about every damn thing.
Just listen the audiobook, hopefully Meryl Streep narrating it will make you feel lest frustrated than reading it.
Now about the good things, this book ties food and life very nicely, brings to light how our different phases in life are described by food. The writing is witty and smart, not boring. Hated every single character.
The last few chapters are overwhelming emotionally but that's perfectly in sync with what the character was feeling at that time.
Can definitely see the allure of this book back when it was released but honestly can that woman stop complaining about every damn thing.
Just listen the audiobook, hopefully Meryl Streep narrating it will make you feel lest frustrated than reading it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity
Minor: Homophobia and Racism
juliebergmann's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity and Pregnancy
Minor: Homophobia