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3.71 AVERAGE
3.71 AVERAGE
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Back in, what, 2005, 2004, I was an avid Amateur Gourmet fan. I can remember his Wordpress template, and how exciting it was to read the words of someone who was as devoted to food as I was. I was so excited to see he'd written a novel!
And this book is not bad by any means. But it is like it was manufactured by a chick lit machine, spitting out all the plot beats and personality quirks on an assembly line. The characters were actually pretty unlikable the entire time, making stupid decisions and only vaguely enduring the consequences. The writing itself was perfectly good, though.
Do wish I'd known ahead of time that there would be severe burns/scarring mentioned. (Though this fire definitely should have resulted in 3rd degree burns, they're miraculously downgraded as a plot device.)
And this book is not bad by any means. But it is like it was manufactured by a chick lit machine, spitting out all the plot beats and personality quirks on an assembly line. The characters were actually pretty unlikable the entire time, making stupid decisions and only vaguely enduring the consequences. The writing itself was perfectly good, though.
Do wish I'd known ahead of time that there would be severe burns/scarring mentioned. (Though this fire definitely should have resulted in 3rd degree burns, they're miraculously downgraded as a plot device.)
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
This book was the perfect palate cleanser (excuse the pun). This was a fun and quick read. I only had two major qualms. The first being, I think the ending was a bit rushed and predictable. My second more significant qualm, was that essentially every character is a horrible person. I am talking toxic bosses, toxic friendships, and blindingly selfish ambition.
It was the perfect combination of funny, dramatic, and kept it me on my toes.
If you love food, messy characters, and are looking for a something little more lighthearted than I highly suggest you check this out.
It was the perfect combination of funny, dramatic, and kept it me on my toes.
If you love food, messy characters, and are looking for a something little more lighthearted than I highly suggest you check this out.
lighthearted
medium-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
Sweet read with some family themes I haven’t read much before. I liked it.
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol
Moderate: Fatphobia, Mental illness
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
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
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