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so_soap's review
adventurous
hopeful
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
4.0
An uncomfortable and curious read. Loved the sprawling plot.
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse, Pedophilia, and Sexual assault
jocelynbold's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Sexual assault
kristin_h_reads's review
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Sexual assault
csoyars's review against another edition
emotional
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Pedophilia, and Sexual assault
kati626's review
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
fast-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? It's complicated
5.0
Loved this! Highly suggest listening to a Paris cafe playlist while reading. While I felt some early details were unnecessary to the story, the rest of the book was beautiful and I can't wait to get back to France someday.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Sexual assault
alayamorning's review
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-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
3.25
The book lacked focus and opened too many doors without following through on the themes. It was all over the place with no real depth or satisfaction in any of the storylines.
For instance, the main character's [trigger warning]child sexual assault had no place in this novel.
Also, could you please not describe James Baldwin (who the author admits to never having met) as "ugly-beautiful"... TWICE?!
The descriptions of food were glorious throughout, and the whole thing had a very cozy "found family" vibe, but overall it was kind of a mess. And it's a bit unbelievable the way it all plays out...
For instance, the main character's [trigger warning]
Also, could you please not describe James Baldwin (who the author admits to never having met) as "ugly-beautiful"... TWICE?!
The descriptions of food were glorious throughout, and the whole thing had a very cozy "found family" vibe, but overall it was kind of a mess. And it's a bit unbelievable the way it all plays out...
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault
eeamiller's review against another edition
I didn't find the characters compelling. I got annoyed that the main character wouldn't process her trauma with people who cared about her.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Sexual assault
courtneylamb2's review
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Ruth Reichl is one of my favourite authors so i was excited to see what she would do with a novel. Although there were a lot of different elements and characrers in the book I almost wished the book was longer so she could dive into all the themes and characters she introduces its a easy read for the summer.
The main character's mom whom she didnt have a great relationship with passes and leaves in her will that she must use her money to go to Paris. Set in the 80s she runs into artist, writters and chefs while spending some time exploring the city and finding herself. The perfect book to make you wish you were in Paris having a cafe au latte at a city cafe watching her stroll by.
The main character's mom whom she didnt have a great relationship with passes and leaves in her will that she must use her money to go to Paris. Set in the 80s she runs into artist, writters and chefs while spending some time exploring the city and finding herself. The perfect book to make you wish you were in Paris having a cafe au latte at a city cafe watching her stroll by.
Content Warnings
Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Sexual assault
kirby_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
relaxing
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? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Sexual assault
caitlinjerde's review against another edition
Graphic descriptions of sexual abuse of a child.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Sexual assault