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sindri_inn_arsaeli's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.5
The best I can say for it was it was fast. I read the whole thing in two 20 minute chunks, and I'm still not sure why I came back to finish it. It was basically a kitchy themed blood fest. There's surely an audience out there for it, because the art was pretty well done, but turns out it's definitely not me.
The art was good for the style, well matched to the story, and in a different book I probably could have enjoyed it a lot more. But there was very little in the way of actual story building or character development. There was also significantly less of any type of food description than I expected from something with Anthony Bourdain's name on the cover. The majority of the book was build up to large spreads of gory violence. As far as content warnings, there was really only minimal sexual content even, this was just about blood. Apparently there's at least one sequel - I will not be picking it up.
The art was good for the style, well matched to the story, and in a different book I probably could have enjoyed it a lot more. But there was very little in the way of actual story building or character development. There was also significantly less of any type of food description than I expected from something with Anthony Bourdain's name on the cover. The majority of the book was build up to large spreads of gory violence. As far as content warnings, there was really only minimal sexual content even, this was just about blood. Apparently there's at least one sequel - I will not be picking it up.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Body horror, Gore, Blood, and Murder
Minor: Animal cruelty, Cursing, Classism, and Cultural appropriation
onewoman_bookclub's review
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Blood, and Violence
readingsofaslinky's review
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
The art was pretty good, the world—a society where chefs and food rule all—was my cup of tea, but the overall execution was lackluster and a bit disappointing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Violence, Bullying, Classism, Gore, Murder, Emotional abuse, and Sexism
doomluz's review against another edition
dark
funny
fast-paced
3.5
My partner loves Anthony Bourdain so I read this to him while he’s injured. The premise of the story doesn’t make any sense, but this was honestly so cheesy that it doesn’t really matter. I forgot how much Bourdain disliked vegans/vegetarians, which my partner and I are, but all the characters and restaurants are basically culinary stereotypes so it’s just funny to read. Right from the beginning, a guy gets his head chopped off for eating sushi wrong.
The art style is interesting. I like that he highlights certain dishes which reminded me of Bourdain’s passion for food.
The art style is interesting. I like that he highlights certain dishes which reminded me of Bourdain’s passion for food.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Gore, and Violence
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