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saurahsaurus's review
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism, Racism, Sexism, Antisemitism, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Abandonment, Colonisation, Death of parent, Grief, Hate crime, Racial slurs, and Xenophobia
Minor: Alcohol and Violence
abookandaspotoftea's review against another edition
challenging
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Xenophobia, Antisemitism, Religious bigotry, Classism, Colonisation, Death of parent, and Racism
betweentheshelves's review
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
If you like Victorian England, cooking, and subtle romance, you'll probably thoroughly enjoy this book! It's a fun read, especially if you like things like baking shows and books like Pride and Prejudice. The characters are fully developed and there are just some marvelous descriptions of food throughout this book.
I would definitely recommend reading/listening to the author's note at the end, as it brings into the context the gender-swapped nature of history that the author is reimagining. I think it's a fun way to reimagine history, especially since women were so restricted at this partciular time. The emphasis on the fact that these women could do what they wanted was honestly a great take for this kind of book.
While some of the character swapping was difficult to follow (at least for me, listening to the book), I had fun reading this book and would defnitely recommend to those looking for a fun, light historical read.
I would definitely recommend reading/listening to the author's note at the end, as it brings into the context the gender-swapped nature of history that the author is reimagining. I think it's a fun way to reimagine history, especially since women were so restricted at this partciular time. The emphasis on the fact that these women could do what they wanted was honestly a great take for this kind of book.
While some of the character swapping was difficult to follow (at least for me, listening to the book), I had fun reading this book and would defnitely recommend to those looking for a fun, light historical read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Antisemitism
Moderate: Religious bigotry and Classism
Minor: Racism
escapewithreads's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
My Fine Fellow is a YA historical fiction that is a fun My Fair Lady retelling that's mashed up with the Great British Bake Off with some sweet romance on the side.
Helen and Penelope are students of Culinaria, in their last semester of training before coming professional Culinarians. Before they graduate they have to do one last final project. Helen is inspired to do something new and unexpected, take a street urchin who sells baked goods for a living and teach him to be a Gentleman Culinarian.
My Fine Fellow tackles issues such as systemic racism, classism, and prejudice against Judaism in the early 1800's. There is Filipino representation in Penelope's character and of course SO many descriptions of delicious foods. If you like to watch cooking shows you will love this story.
Don't forget to read the recipe and historical note a the end!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Classism and Religious bigotry
Minor: Racism
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