Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradal

Kitchens of the Great Midwest

J. Ryan Stradal

336 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective medium-paced
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"A sweet and savory treat." --People"An impressive feat of narrative jujitsu . . . that keeps readers turning the pages too fast to realize just how ingenious they are."--The New York Times Book Review, Editor's PickFrom the New York Times bestsel...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,419 reviews

Moods

emotional 61%
reflective 46%
lighthearted 42%
funny 41%
hopeful 32%
inspiring 21%
sad 15%
adventurous 12%
relaxing 11%
informative 7%
mysterious 4%
challenging 3%
dark 2%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 24%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.88

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