Reviews

The Recipe for Revolution by Carolyn Chute

piacostello's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Incest, Abortion, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Grief, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Stalking, Suicide, Injury/Injury detail, Rape, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Classism, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Medical content, Miscarriage, Murder, Pregnancy, Suicidal thoughts, Child death, Gun violence, Hate crime, Sexual harassment, Religious bigotry, Slavery, Trafficking, Violence, Alcoholism, Bullying, Dementia, Fatphobia, Gaslighting, Homophobia, Infidelity, Mental illness, Police brutality, Alcohol, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Self harm, Sexism, Suicide attempt, Blood, Body shaming, Cancer, Cursing, Pedophilia, Addiction, Drug use, and Emotional abuse

abgoelz's review against another edition

4.0

I loved this book but I did find the end unsatisfying. It took me forever to read but the format is interesting and the character development is really impressive.