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geekwayne's review
5.0
'Emma Dreams of Stars: Inside the Gourmet Guide' by Emmanuelle Mainson and Julia Pavlowitch with art by Kan Takahama is a manga based on a woman in France who becomes the first female inspector for the Michelin Guide.
Emma is a food writer who dreams of becoming an Inspector for the Michelin Guide. When her dream finally comes true, she realizes it is a lot of work as well as a lot of pressure. She travels to regions in France anonymously to rate restaurants and hotels. She is good at it because of her exceptional talent, but it comes at a cost, and she isn't sure she can continue.
This is a really fantastic story and I really liked getting an inside look at this particular job. The art is also fantastic. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this!
I received a review copy of this manga from Kodansha and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this manga.
Emma is a food writer who dreams of becoming an Inspector for the Michelin Guide. When her dream finally comes true, she realizes it is a lot of work as well as a lot of pressure. She travels to regions in France anonymously to rate restaurants and hotels. She is good at it because of her exceptional talent, but it comes at a cost, and she isn't sure she can continue.
This is a really fantastic story and I really liked getting an inside look at this particular job. The art is also fantastic. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this!
I received a review copy of this manga from Kodansha and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this manga.
dinnureads's review
4.0
I received a copy of this graphic novel through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
A graphic novel full of food and reaching for the stars!
A graphic novel full of food and reaching for the stars!
animemiz24's review
4.0
Quick glimpse into a world of the Michelin world. This is a bio-memoir tale of Emmanuelle Maisonneuve who was a female inspector. Inspector is a moniker for reviewer and critic, as the Michelin Guide is very much a guide to the best of the best in terms of food and hospitality. Emma as she is known to her friends speaks about how she begins her first year as an inspector, how she was hired, how she interacts with coworkers, and her visits to various eateries where there is descriptions of fine dining that whets the imagination. The images is pleasing for the eye as the colors are either color pencil or water colors. I appreciate this story and if there's any read alikes it would probably be Not Love But Delicious Foods by Fumi Yoshinagam and The Solitary Gourmet by Jiro Taniguchi.
banana83854's review
4.0
**ARC provided by NetGalley for honest review**
Emma Dreams of Stars by Kan Takahama; Emmanuelle Maisonneuve; Julia Pavlowitch was a surprising treat. It's based on the story of the first woman Michelin Guide inspector, and I really got interested in the Michelin Guide process. I love foodie type manga and anime also, so I enjoyed it immensely. It was packed with delicious looking and sounding delicacies from all over France and described in such an appraising and appetizing way it made me want to travel. The art was wonderful as well, and the writing was easy to understand. I would read a whole series of graphic novels on this.
Emma Dreams of Stars by Kan Takahama; Emmanuelle Maisonneuve; Julia Pavlowitch was a surprising treat. It's based on the story of the first woman Michelin Guide inspector, and I really got interested in the Michelin Guide process. I love foodie type manga and anime also, so I enjoyed it immensely. It was packed with delicious looking and sounding delicacies from all over France and described in such an appraising and appetizing way it made me want to travel. The art was wonderful as well, and the writing was easy to understand. I would read a whole series of graphic novels on this.
skavansieur's review
4.0
4.5 STARS
*A review copy was provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Warning: Do not start this book in the middle of the night, when you’re hungry and there’s nothing to eat.
Emma Dreams of Stars follows Emma, young, and the only woman in a male-dominated industry. This poses as a minor yet constant theme in this story, with the main being food and the insider details on what it means to be a Michelin Guide Inspector.
In between travelling, stuffing herself with dishes and inspecting each restaurant from its’ cuisine to the full dining experience, Emma’s personal life is bumpy. Though, it only plays a small part. As this book stops abruptly, I’m guessing that this is only Volume One, or so I hope. I am very invested in the storyline, especially when it comes to Chef Antoine, but this book alone leaves a few questions unanswered.
I enjoyed the food illustrations and the landscapes, especially being stuck in lockdown. It’s lovely to enjoy such scenery and food, the two things that I search for and value whenever we travel. The art is heavily focused on bringing the food to life, while the background reminds me of a painting. Personally, I think the art made the storyline shine.
I am very glad to have been given a review copy of this book. It combines a few of my favourite things – food and sharing opinions (hence this blog). I was also happy to read about Emma’s experience with cuisine in Japan, especially when she visited Nishiki market as it brought back many fond memories from years ago. It’s always very exciting when a book makes references to things that I know, and maybe, just maybe, I might be able to eat in a Michelin-star restaurant someday.
*A review copy was provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Warning: Do not start this book in the middle of the night, when you’re hungry and there’s nothing to eat.
Emma Dreams of Stars follows Emma, young, and the only woman in a male-dominated industry. This poses as a minor yet constant theme in this story, with the main being food and the insider details on what it means to be a Michelin Guide Inspector.
In between travelling, stuffing herself with dishes and inspecting each restaurant from its’ cuisine to the full dining experience, Emma’s personal life is bumpy. Though, it only plays a small part. As this book stops abruptly, I’m guessing that this is only Volume One, or so I hope. I am very invested in the storyline, especially when it comes to Chef Antoine, but this book alone leaves a few questions unanswered.
I enjoyed the food illustrations and the landscapes, especially being stuck in lockdown. It’s lovely to enjoy such scenery and food, the two things that I search for and value whenever we travel. The art is heavily focused on bringing the food to life, while the background reminds me of a painting. Personally, I think the art made the storyline shine.
I am very glad to have been given a review copy of this book. It combines a few of my favourite things – food and sharing opinions (hence this blog). I was also happy to read about Emma’s experience with cuisine in Japan, especially when she visited Nishiki market as it brought back many fond memories from years ago. It’s always very exciting when a book makes references to things that I know, and maybe, just maybe, I might be able to eat in a Michelin-star restaurant someday.
geolatin's review
adventurous
informative
inspiring
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
magerman's review
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
timetopanic's review
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
oncemorewithreading's review
3.0
This was such a fun read and really opened my eyes to the amount of work that goes into this career. It was interesting to see how much gender discrimination there can be in jobs like this and I admired Emma's strive to stick with her passion and her love of the job,
However at times I felt myself getting a little bit bored, maybe it's because I truly don't have a passion for food in comparison to Emma.
Overall a good read.
Thank you to the publisher and to NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
However at times I felt myself getting a little bit bored, maybe it's because I truly don't have a passion for food in comparison to Emma.
Overall a good read.
Thank you to the publisher and to NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.