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3.73 AVERAGE
3.73 AVERAGE
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Book club pick for August. I thought this was fine. Pros: well-paced, not too long, colorful (if one-dimensional) characters. Cons: I didn’t relate to the protagonist, who seemed unrealistically undeveloped as a person, and the story arc was somewhat predictable.
hopeful
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:
Complicated
lighthearted
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
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
i felt that the characters weren’t very well written and some parts of the story didn’t make sense (the childhood assault ??? Didn’t really have any merit to the story) it makes sense that the author is a chef as the most well written parts of the book were about food. Wanted to get lost in the story but felt distracted the entire time by the poor writing
informative
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
About halfway through, I chose to let go of my expectations of this book being a literary success and instead chose to view it as a tour book and brief history of Paris told through narrative. In this way I found it quite enjoyable. But the characters were not particularly well developed, the plot was meandering, and, on its whole, the book was far from revelatory.
I would recommend for all foodies and anyone interested in Paris culture (especially related to Shakespeare and Co!) or visiting Paris, but would caution that you keep your literary expectations low.
I would recommend for all foodies and anyone interested in Paris culture (especially related to Shakespeare and Co!) or visiting Paris, but would caution that you keep your literary expectations low.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pedophilia, Sexual assault
The protagonists trauma is explicitly described but the character is never given the opportunity to process it, nor is her abuser(s) ever really held accountable.
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Pedophilia, Sexual assault
adventurous
emotional
reflective
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
adventurous
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated