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laheath's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
In post WWII Paris, a young American woman, Tabitha, has gone to live with her grandfather and her "uncle," and is being taught to cook by her friend, Julia Child. There are lighthearted moments throughout the book, but most of the story is dedicated to Tabitha investigating the murder of a guest at one of Julia's parties. Tabitha seemed immature and inconsistent. The writing was a little simplistic and though most of the book told of things as they occurred, there were several comments of "if I had known...," which did not fit. There are numerous suspects and some interesting twists, but the highlights for me were the tidbits of French cooking, mentions of sites in Paris, and the relationship among Julia, Tabitha, and the older gentlemen. I think that could make for a fun book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood and Murder
Moderate: Sexism, Injury/Injury detail, and Gun violence
Minor: Infidelity and Car accident
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